2013 Map of McKenna Peak

About this map

Bassnet Homestead and the Heldman Homestead reflect a legacy of high-desert ranching and land claims in this corner of southwestern Colorado. The terrain is defined by dramatic drainage systems and vertical relief, ranging from the depths of Still Canyon and Wildcat Canyon to the prominent heights of McKenna Peak and Buck Knob. The landscape is etched with arroyos and draws, including Cocklebur Draw and Niblick Draw, which feed into larger systems like Spring Creek Basin and Disappointment Creek. Evidence of early water management for agriculture is visible through features like the Desert Claim Ditch and Custer Reservoir. The map also documents the boundary between San Miguel and Dolores counties, illustrating how political lines bisect this remote geographic area.