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2011 Map of Leon Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Leon Peak dominates the center of this high-elevation landscape in Mesa County, serving as the hydrological focal point for a complex network of reservoirs and creeks. This 2011 survey illustrates a sophisticated water management system characterized by numerous small impoundments and dams, such as Vela Reservoir and the Kenney Creek Reservoir, which capture snowmelt and runoff. The presence of the Leon Tunnel between Leon Lake and Leon Park Reservoir indicates significant engineering efforts to divert and control water flow across the Grand Mesa region.

Recreational infrastructure is well-established throughout the area, with several primitive sites including Trickel Park Campground and Twin Lake Campground. The map reveals how the terrain is etched by the various forks of Leon Creek and the headwaters of Michaelsen Creek, illustrating the drainage patterns that sustain the lower elevations. Family names or early settler identifiers are preserved in features like the Kehmeier Reservoir and Sackett Reservoir, providing valuable data points for those researching local land use and development.