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2019 Map of Mesa Lakes

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mesa Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mesa Lakes sits at the heart of this high-elevation plateau within the Grand Mesa National Forest, where a complex network of reservoirs and irrigation infrastructure defines the landscape. The map details an extensive system of water management, ranging from the Crum Reservoir in the north to the Big Beaver Reservoir and various numbered Bull Basin and Coon Creek impoundments. This 2019 survey documents the region's primary role as a recreational and water-storage hub, marked by a dense web of winter trails such as the Lands End Loop Snowmobile and Skyway Ski Summit.

Topographical transitions are sharp here, moving from the flat expanses of West Bench and Basin Top to the steep drops at The Breaks and White Slide. The Grand Mesa Scenic Byway provides the primary artery through this terrain, connecting localized landmarks like Spruce Point and Jumbo Reservoir. This edition serves as a precise record of the modern trail systems and water-level management that characterize this unique Colorado environment.