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2016 Map of Highline Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Highline Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Highline Lake and the engineered waters of the Government Highline Canal dominate the southern portion of this Mesa County landscape. The area represents a complex transition between irrigated agricultural lowlands and the high desert terrain of the Garfield Mesa to the north. A dense network of rural roads, including Douglas Pass Rd and Mitchell Rd, provides access to the scattered homesteads of Grand Valley and the recreational infrastructure surrounding Mack Mesa Lake.

Physical geography is defined by deep incisions like Demaree Canyon and numerous drainages such as Mack Wash and Coyote Wash that flow toward the valley floor. Aviation history is noted by the presence of the Mack Mesa Airport, while local recreation is highlighted through detailed paths like the Greasewood Flats Trail and the Highline Lake Trail. This survey captures the intersection of large-scale water management and the natural arid landscape of Western Colorado.