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2013 Map of Hightower Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hightower Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Garfield and Mesa counties, where the White River National Forest meets the Grand Mesa National Forest. The geography is defined by significant drainage systems and ridgelines, including Sheep Creek Ridge and the prominent Buzzard Divide. Local water management is evident through features like the Currier Number 2 Reservoir and several named gulches and springs, such as Mud Spring.

Logistics across this terrain rely on an extensive network of forest roads and trails, notably Hightower Rd and the Battlement Trail 2527.0. The map reveals a land utilized for seasonal recreation and grazing, highlighted by the Buzzard Campground and broad level areas like Porter Flat and Sunflower Flat. These flats and the surrounding creeks, including Buzzard Creek and Hightower Creek, illustrate the complex watershed management within the national forest boundaries.