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2013 Map of Hells Kitchen

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hells Kitchen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Grand Mesa National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Mesa and Delta counties. The 2013 survey details an intricate network of water management features essential to the region, including the Doughspoon Aqueduct, Eagle Ditch, and Hoosier Ditch. These man-made diversions cut across the complex terrain of Grand Mesa, connecting numerous high-country water bodies like Carson Lake, Morris Reservoir, and Granby Reservoir Number 12.

The landscape is characterized by its steep descents and named drainages such as Beebe Gulch and Cottonwood Creek. Historical land use is evident in the dense trail system, featuring the Indian Point Trail and Bull & Brown (Granby) Trail, which navigate the slopes near Hells Kitchen. This map captures a specific moment in the ongoing management of the Colorado high country's forest and water resources.