2016 Map of Moore Mesa

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Montrose County, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent flat-topped formations such as Monitor Mesa and Moore Mesa. This area reveals a network of historic transit routes crossing through the Uncompahgre Plateau, most notably the Roubideau Pack Trail and the Tabeguache (25 Mesa) Trail. The presence of the Copper King mine site suggests the mineral exploration history of the region. Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, ranging from the isolated Moore Basin Lake and Grassy Lake to smaller features like Cobb Spring and Hilkey Pond. Deep drainages like Monitor Cr and Potter Cr carve through the basins, illustrating the complex erosional patterns that have shaped these mesas over time.