2011 Map of Point Creek

About this map

Alkali Creek and Point Creek define the drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in Delta County, flowing south toward the Gunnison River. The map documents a sophisticated network of water management essential for ranching and agriculture in western Colorado, highlighted by the Lone Star Ditch and Hartland Ditch. These man-made features connect to storage points like the Alkali Reservoir and Lone Starr Number 1 Dam. The Star Nelson Ranch serves as a primary point of human settlement amidst a terrain marked by distinctive landmarks like Sheep Rock and the winding course of Wells Gulch. A grid of rural routes, including Alkali Rd and Falcon Rd, provides access to these remote ranching operations and water control structures.