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2022 Map of Moore Mesa

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Moore Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this section of the Uncompahgre Plateau, where a complex network of canyons and high mesas defines the landscape. The geography is characterized by several prominent, flat-topped features including Twentyfive Mesa, Monitor Mesa, and Traver Mesa, each separated by deep drainages such as Potter Cr and Little Monitor Cr. Historically, this area served as a critical corridor for trans-plateau travel, evidenced by the presence of the Tabeguache (25 Mesa) Trl and the Roubideau Trl.

In the higher elevations, small water bodies like Moore Basin Lake, Hilkey Pond, and Grassy Lake provide essential landmarks within the forested basins. The map captures an era of managed forest use, with numerous specialized trails and forest roads like the Payne Mesa Jeep Trail and Moore Mesa Traver Cutoff weaving through the Tabeguache Basin and Criswell Basin, reflecting the area's continued role in regional transit and recreation.