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2022 Map of Horsefly Peak

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Horsefly Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape where the borders of Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties converge. Central to the topography is the prominent Horsefly Peak, which anchors a complex network of ridges including Horsefly Ridge, Sagehen Ridge, and Hull Ridge. The area is defined by its water management history, evidenced by numerous high-country storage sites like Cottonwood Reservoir, Hofmann Reservoir, and Paxton Reservoir, alongside natural features like Natural Pond.

Transport and access are dictated by the rugged terrain, with S Divide Sno Trl and Spring Creek Rim Sno Trl cutting through the timbered slopes. The land transitions from the high peaks down to Howard Flats and the deeply carved Beach Canyon, illustrating the shift from the Uncompahgre Plateau toward the drainages of Pleasant Valley Canyon. This map serves as a detailed record of high-elevation infrastructure and the intricate hydrological system of the Horsefly Cr watershed.