2010 Map of Peck Mesa

About this map

Peck Mesa and the surrounding high desert of Moffat County are defined by the convergence of the Little Snake River and the Yampa River. The landscape is etched by a complex drainage network, including Sand Wash, Three C Wash, and Simsberry Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the primary river systems. Human presence is represented by established agricultural operations such as Sand Wash Ranch, Two Bar Ranch, and Sevens Ranch, situated near reliable water sources or along the county road system. In the southwest, the rise of Cross Mountain provides a significant vertical contrast to the mesa. This map documents the persistent ranching culture and hydrological features of Northwestern Colorado at the end of the first decade of the 21st century.