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2022 Map of Pryor Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pryor Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Uncompahgre Plateau dominates this portion of the Uncompahgre National Forest along the boundary of Montrose and Ouray counties. This high-altitude landscape is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and canyons, including Linscott Canyon and DeVinney Canyon, which carve through the plateau. Water management and local history are marked by features like Silesca Pond, Beaver Dams, and the Dry Creek Ditch, reflecting the importance of water resources in this arid montane environment.

Transportation through the forest is primarily limited to rugged trails and forest roads. The Paradox Trl and Spring Creek Trl provide access across the varied terrain, while specialized routes like the Highway 90 Sno Trl and S Divide Sno Trl indicate the area's use for winter recreation and resource management. The map also identifies specific natural water sources essential for backcountry travel, such as Dented Door Spring.