2013 Map of Rangely NE

About this map

Blue Mountain dominates the northern landscape of this Northwestern Colorado quadrangle, where the high desert terrain of the Moffat and Rio Blanco county line transitions into a network of drainages and industrial development. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Rangely Oil Field, showcasing the infrastructure of the energy industry in the Coal Oil Basin. The topography is marked by distinctive features such as Spooky Mountain and the Coal Oil Rim, which overlooks various gulches and draws. Water management is a central theme of the landscape, with numerous small reservoirs like Raven Basin Reservoir, Burning Mine Reservoir, and Skyline Reservoir scattered across the arid terrain to catch runoff from seasonal watercourses like Stinking Water Creek and Willow Creek. This network of reservoirs and industrial sites reflects the intensive human use of the land for resource extraction and ranching in a dry climate.