2016 Map of Hiawatha

About this map

Hiawatha sits in the high desert of northern Moffat County, just south of the Colorado-Wyoming border. This 2016 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by dramatic drainages, most notably the winding path of Shell Creek and its passage through the deeply carved Hells Canyon. Farther south, the seasonal flows of Dry Creek cross the township lines, cutting through the arid terrain. The map details the network of rural infrastructure supporting this remote area, including Co Rd 4, Co Rd 45, and Co Rd 4W. This modern topographic study is a primary resource for understanding the contemporary topography of the Hiawatha region, tracing the intersection of public land survey systems with the natural features of the Colorado backcountry.