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2011 Map of Pryor Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Donley Camp sits at the western edge of this drainage system, where the network of mountain waters begins its descent through Montrose County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of numerous forks and branches, including Pryor Creek, Beaver Dams Creek, and Cottonwood Creek. A complex system of forest and local roads, such as Divide Rd and 90 Rd, provides access to these high elevations and water sources.

Water management is evident in the presence of the Dry Creek Ditch and the isolated Silesca Pond, suggesting a reliance on seasonal flow for irrigation or livestock. The southern reaches are marked by the presence of Beaver Dams and Dented Spring, indicating a natural geography that supports both wildlife and early high-country transit. The detailed charting of tributaries like Middle Fork Spring Creek and East Fork Spring Creek highlights the importance of watershed mapping in this semi-arid region.