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2011 Map of Flatiron Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Flatiron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Flatiron Mountain and its surrounding peaks dominate this 2011 survey of Mesa County, revealing a high-altitude landscape defined by steep drainages and resource extraction. The presence of the Morelock Mine along the western slope of Coal Ridge points to the area's geological industrial history, while water management is evident through the winding path of the Highline Ditch in the northwest.

The terrain is deeply etched by numerous gulches, including Kendig Gulch, Spring Gulch, and Little Muddy Gulch, which feed into the primary arterial West Divide Creek. This network of tributaries, along with the headwaters of Mosquito Creek and the small Mosquito Lake, illustrates the complex hydrology of the Colorado high country. Named summits such as Uncle Bob Mountain, Flagpole Mountain, and Reno Mountain serve as prominent landmarks across this undeveloped forest and rangeland.