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2011 Map of Mosca Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mosca Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mosca Pass and the surrounding high-altitude drainage basins define this landscape at the intersection of water management and mountain terrain. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Huerfano River system is heavily articulated, showing the South Fork Huerfano River, Central Branch, and Dutch Creek feeding into the main valley. Evidence of 20th-century water engineering is prominent, with the Sierra Blanco Number 1 Dam creating the Montez Reservoir and the Wilson Dam containing Wilson Reservoir to the north.

Local landmarks such as Carbonate Mountain and Green Mountain tower over the creek beds, while Shaft Draw suggests a history of resource extraction. The presence of Singing River Ranch near the river fork provides a specific point of reference for land use in this part of Colorado. A network of rural routes, including County Rd 583 and County Rd 580, trace the natural contours of the ridges and valleys.