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2019 Map of Rattlesnake Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Twentymile Park and the high alpine meadows of Eckman Park dominate this Routt County landscape, characterized by complex drainage systems and isolated peaks. Water management for the high-country terrain is evident through the series of reservoirs including Number One Reservoir, Reservoir Number Two, and Reservoir Number Three. These basins collect runoff that feeds into the intricate creek networks of Foidel Cr and Middle Cr.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Routt National Forest, where steep gulches such as Bear Gulch and Mule Gulch carve through the topography near Hidden Mesa. Local landmarks like Pinnacle Peak and the namesake Rattlesnake Butte provide orientation points across the range, while the Koil Ditch Number 1 represents the historical effort to divert water across this high-altitude environment for agricultural or mining use.