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2013 Map of Pine Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this landscape in Mesa County, where the high desert meets the Uncompahgre Plateau. The terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas, most notably Tenderfoot Mesa and the prominent heights of Pine Mountain and Wolf Hill. Water sources in this arid environment are captured in small upland bodies like Far Pond and Rim Pond, feeding into seasonal drainages such as Calamity Cr and Ute Cr.

A sophisticated system of managed forest trails provides the primary access through these deep drainages, including the Unaweep Trail 2601.0 and Cow Creek Trail 2611.0. These paths follow the natural contours of landmarks like Yellowjacket Canyon and North Fork Bear Canyon, illustrating the modern management of this wilderness area for conservation and recreation while preserving the names of the original livestock and prospecting routes.