2019 Map of Flat Top

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of Flat Top and the Flattop Bench define the local topography. This 2019 survey captures an intricate network of water management features essential to the region's high-country ranching and agriculture, including the Campbell Ditch, Peachout Ditch, and the Lone Pine Ditch. These man-made channels divert water from natural sources like Ohio Cr and Alkali Cr to sustain the lower meadows. The drainage patterns are further marked by deep cuts such as Cunningham Gulch and Maggie Gulch, which channel snowmelt toward Antelope Cr. The map details a transition from forest service land to private parcels, navigated by a system of rural routes including Co RD 730 and specialized paths like Eagle Trail Rd and the Flattop Branch 2E.