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2016 Map of Rattlesnake Butte

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rattlesnake Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation landscape of Routt County, where the topography transitions from the open stretches of Twentymile Park into the complex drainages of the Routt National Forest. The water management systems of the era are clearly visible in the series of upland impoundments, including Eckman Park Reservoir Number 1, Reservoir Number Two, and Reservoir Number Three, situated near Eckman Park.

The drainage network is defined by the deep incisions of Fish Creek Canyon and the winding course of Trout Creek. These waterways, along with Middle Creek and Foidel Creek, have dictated the path of local infrastructure, such as Co RD 33 and Co RD 27. From the heights of Pinnacle Peak to the recesses of Mule Gulch, the map reveals a terrain shaped by both natural erosion and the strategic placement of mountain reservoirs.