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1994 Map of Moore Mesa

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Moore Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The high plateau of Monitor Mesa and the surrounding drainage basins of the Uncompahgre National Forest define this landscape. A rugged network of pack trails and forest roads, such as the Roubideau Trail and Copper King Road, connect a series of seasonal livestock stations including Beach Cow Camp and Boyden Cow Camp. These camps, along with the Mesa Guard Sta, illustrate the area's continued use for national forest management and ranching.

Water sources are vital in this upland environment, with numerous named drainages like Potter Creek and Roubideau Creek carving through the terrain. High-altitude landmarks such as Grassy Lake and the Tabeguache Basin show the intersection of natural hydrology and historic land-use patterns, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and the Transfer Road suggest the infrastructure needed to maintain these remote mountain routes.