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2011 Map of Juniata Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Juniata Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Purdy Mesa and Reeder Mesa dominate this high-desert plateau landscape, where water management is the primary driver of development. This 2011 survey details a complex network of irrigation infrastructure designed to sustain the arid terrain of western Colorado. Prominent features include the Juniata Reservoir, Hallenbeck Reservoir, and Reeder Reservoir, all supported by an intricate system of man-made waterways like the Laurent Ditch and the Kannah Creek Highline Ditch.

Evidence of local ranching history is anchored by the Cross Barr Cross Ranch, situated near the confluence of Kannah Creek and its north fork. The map traces vital access routes such as Lands End Rd and Reeder Mesa Rd, which wind through the mesas and provide connectivity across the drainages of Indian Creek and King Creek. These features illustrate the intersection of topographical challenges and the hydraulic engineering required to support human settlement in the region.