2016 Map of Rattlesnake Mesa

About this map

White River valley bottomlands and the elevated terrain of Rattlesnake Mesa define this portion of Rio Blanco County. The landscape is marked by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure designed to manage water in this arid environment, including the Coal Cr Mesa Ditch, Highland Ditch, and Oak Ridge Park Ditch. These waterways support the low-lying areas near Agency Park, while the surrounding uplands are dissected by numerous drainages like Aichers Draw and Boxelder Draw. To the west, the distinct geological rise of Meeker Dome stands as a prominent landmark. The map tracks the rural transition from the river corridor to the higher plateaus, punctuated by local landmarks such as McHatton Reservoir and a series of county roads that follow the natural contours of the gulches and draws.