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2019 Map of Junction Butte

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Junction Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kremmling serves as a vital mountain hub in this High Country landscape, situated at the confluence of several key drainages and the Colorado River. The town grid, featuring Central Ave and Park Ave, is positioned just west of the settlement of Troublesome. This region is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure essential for high-altitude ranching, including the Ennis Ditch, Barger Ditch, and Pheney Lateral Ditch.

Prominent landforms like Junction Butte and Red Mtn rise above the river valley, while the presence of McElroy Airfield indicates the importance of aerial access in this isolated terrain. The map details a complex system of water management with Taussig Reservoir Number 1 and Moore Reservoir supporting the area's agricultural needs. Deep gulches, such as Horse Gulch and Starr Gulch, carve through the surrounding ridges, illustrating the topographical challenges faced by early settlers and ranchers in Grand County.