2016 Map of Powderhorn Lakes

About this map

Powderhorn Lakes sit at the southern edge of this high-elevation quadrangle, marking the headwaters for several significant drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the massive Calf Creek Plateau, which directs the flow of multiple waterways, including the W Fork Powderhorn Cr and the Middle Fork Powderhorn Cr to the east. The northern half of the map features a dense network of smaller valleys like Yeager Gulch and Indian Cr, while the western boundary is traced by the path of Big Blue Cr. This mid-2010s survey shows a sparsely populated area primarily used for resource management and recreation, with a road system limited to routes like Co RD 58 and its branches, Co RD 58a and Co RD 58b, which navigate the steep terrain between the Gunnison Co and Hinsdale Co border.