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2011 Map of Lower Bowns Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lower Bowns Reservoir and its associated Lower Bowns Dam anchor this high-elevation water management and recreation landscape in Garfield County. The 2011 survey reveals a complex network of reservoirs and natural lakes, including Oak Creek Reservoir, Round Lake, and Steep Creek Lake, which support the region's seasonal grazing and outdoor use. The map illustrates a transition from the structured water resources at Oak Creek Dam to the open grazing lands of Wildcat Pasture and Parks Pasture.

Remote forest service infrastructure is well-documented through several designated sites like Pine Creek Campground and Oak Creek Campground. Named terrain features such as The Terrace, Big Ridge, and Windmill Ridge define the drainage patterns for Pleasant Creek and Oak Creek. This detailed 2011 depiction serves as a record of the area's hydrology and land-use designations before later forest management changes.