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2019 Map of Quaker Mesa

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Quaker Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest converge on this high-altitude landscape, where several Colorado counties meet. The high ground is dominated by Quaker Mesa and Flat Top Mtn, providing a clear view of the complex water management systems used in the region. Engineering for irrigation is evident in the Thompson Cr Ditch and Clear Fork Ditch, which redirect high-country runoff from drainages like N Thompson Cr.

Evidence of historical access and range management is found at Haystack Gate and along the Old Mid-Thompson Park trail. The map documents the numerous small waterways that feed the larger forks, including Willow Cr and Jones Creek. Higher elevations feature landmarks like Twin Peaks and Baldy Mtn, while Lost Lake sits tucked into a basin on the eastern slopes, illustrating the varied hydrology of the Mesa and Pitkin county lines.