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2016 Map of Lazy Y Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lazy Y Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lazy Y Point stands as a central topographic marker in this western Colorado landscape, where drainage patterns define the movement of water through an arid environment. The map details an intricate network of seasonal washes and permanent water sources, including the Skyline Reservoir Number 3 and Skyline Reservoir Number 2 situated in the southern portion of the quadrangle. High points such as Moose Head Mtn and Arapahoe Rock provide significant vertical relief, while the Skull Creek Basin and Box Canyon illustrate the erosive forces that have shaped the Moffat County terrain over time.

Water remains a critical feature for local land use, as evidenced by several named springs like Rim Spring, Burnt Spring, and Birch Spring that dot the high country. Road access is limited to thoroughfares such as Co RD 165 and Co RD 104, which navigate the gaps and draws of the Blue Mountain range. This survey captures the intersection of geology and hydrology, recording the exact placement of local landmarks like Martin Gap and the Rock Wall Draw.