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2013 Map of Milner

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Milner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Yampa River winds through the northern reaches of this Routt County landscape, anchoring the settlement at Milner and the nearby siding of McGregor. This 2013 topographic survey captures the industrial and natural character of the region, where energy extraction at the Tow Creek Oil Field contrasts with the high-elevation basin of Twentymile Park. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages and gulches, including Coal View Gulch, Butcherknife Gulch, and Mc Crosky Gulch, reflecting the complex geology that has long supported local mining and ranching interests.

Water management is central to the area, evidenced by the Fish Creek Reservoir and the network of mountain streams like Trout Cr and Cheney Cr that feed into the river valley. The map documents the local transportation network, from the primary corridor of Us-40 E to rural routes like CO Road 68A and Saddle Bow Ln, providing a detailed record of the roads and trails that connect these high-country outposts.