2013 Map of Grand Mesa

About this map

Grand Mesa serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape, situated within the Grand Mesa National Forest across the border of Mesa and Delta counties. The 2013 survey illustrates an intensive water management system defined by dozens of alpine catchments, including Bonham Reservoir, Atkinson Reservoir, and the Youngs Creek Reservoirs. This infrastructure is supported by the Bureau of Reclamation Office located near the Michaelsen Reservoir. The map reveals a complex network of recreational and utility paths, such as the Crag Crest Trail 2711.0 and the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, which traverse terrain marked by geological features like The Big Slide and Death Valley. The concentration of named reservoirs like Eureka Reservoir Number 1 and Bullfinch Reservoirs highlights the region's critical role in regional water storage and distribution.