2011 Map of Lands End

About this map

Grand Mesa dominates the southern landscape of this 2011 survey, where the dramatic elevation drop toward Whitewater Basin is traced by the winding Lands End Rd. This terrain is defined by an extensive water management system composed of numerous high-altitude catchments, including the Palisade Reservoir Number 3, Robbins Reservoir, and the Somerville-McCullah Reservoir. The map illustrates the complex hydrography of the western slope, where the South Side Canal and various dams regulate the flow of North Fork Kannah Creek and Rapid Creek. Recreational development is centered around the Powderhorn Ski Area and public sites like the Wild Rose Picnic Ground and Steamboat Rock Campground near the landmark Steamboat Rock. Together, these features reveal a landscape heavily utilized for both mountain recreation and essential water storage in a semi-arid region.