2011 Map of Mesa Lakes

About this map

Grand Mesa dominates this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by an intricate network of water management and seasonal camps. The terrain is a complex system of reservoirs and dams, including the Long Slough Reservoir, Crum Reservoir, and Big Beaver Reservoir. Human presence on this high plateau is represented by clusters of activity like the Mesa Lakes Resort and the Grand Mesa Lodge, alongside more utilitarian sites such as the Hallenbeck Cow Camp and Bull Creek Cow Camp. This mapping shows the intersection of livestock ranching and modern recreation, where the Kiwanis Youth Camp and several campgrounds like Glacier Spring Campground sit adjacent to working water infrastructure and the historical Beaver Homestead. The presence of the Crag Crest Trail Parking and the Land O Lakes Overlook highlights the area's role as a major destination for early 21st-century outdoor navigation.