2011 Map of Hawxhurst Creek

About this map

Battlement Mesa dominates the northern landscape of this Colorado high-country survey, defining a drainage system that feeds into the Plateau Creek valley. The map documents an environment shaped by water management and ranching, evidenced by a series of high-altitude reservoirs such as Battlement Number 2 Reservoir and Hawxhurst Reservoir. These sources are critical for the seasonal grazing operations centered around remote outposts like Kennon Cow Camp and Hawxhurst Cow Camp. In the southern portion of the sheet, the convergence of Buzzard Creek and Plateau Creek creates a focus for local infrastructure, where Buzzard Creek Rd follows the water and the Clover Cemetery serves as a small but significant site of local heritage. The terrain transitions from the prominent peaks of Haystack Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain down through deeply cut drainages like Smalley Gulch and Bear Gulch, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Mesa County backcountry.