2022 Map of Gray Reservoir

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Grand Mesa National Forest and Gunnison National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape of western Colorado, where a complex network of reservoirs and irrigation ditches supports the plateau's water needs. The hydrology is defined by a series of upland catchments including Brockman Reservoir Number 1, Gray Reservoir, and West Reservoir Number One. These waters feed into significant man-made infrastructure like the Overland Ditch and Wakefield Ditch, which traverse the slopes of Oak Mesa and Wakefield Mesa. The terrain transitions from the forested heights of Duke Basin and High Park down toward the open reaches of The Basin and Fry Mesa. Access to these remote areas is maintained through a combination of forest roads like Stokey Creek Rd and specialized routes such as the Leroux Creek Snowmobile Trl, illustrating the dual-use character of the land for utility and recreation.