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2013 Map of Rattlesnake Mesa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The White River corridor east of Meeker defines this portion of Rio Blanco County, where the high-desert landscape of the Colorado Western Slope is transformed by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure. Central to the area's agricultural identity are features like the Highland Ditch, Miller Cr Ditch, and the Oak Ridge Park-Ditch, which channel water across the valley floor to support ranching near Agency Park.

Topographically, the map is dominated by the prominent Rattlesnake Mesa and the distinct geologic uplift of Meeker Dome. The northern reaches are characterized by steep drainage systems such as Ryan Gulch and Fourmile Gulch, while the central basin includes the McHatton Reservoir and various draws like Aichers Draw and Boxelder Draw. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the rural road network, including CO Road 13 and CO Road 8, which follow the natural contours of the river and its tributaries like Coal Cr and Little Beaver Cr.