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2019 Map of Rattlesnake Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Meeker sits at the edge of this Rio Blanco County landscape, where the valley floor transitions into high-elevation plateaus. The White River serves as the central lifeblood of the region, flanked by Agency Park and a complex network of agricultural infrastructure. This system of water management is visible through numerous irrigation channels such as the Highland Ditch, Oak Ridge Park Ditch, and Miller Cr Ditch, illustrating how the arid valley was adapted for ranching and farming.

North of the river, the terrain rises sharply toward the namesake Rattlesnake Mesa and the prominent geological formation of Meeker Dome. The map details a rugged drainage system including Fourmile Gulch, Aichers Draw, and Ninemile Draw, which funnel seasonal runoff toward the river. Remote landmarks like the McHatton Reservoir and various county roads, including Co RD 15 and Co RD 8, provide a detailed view of the rural transport network connecting isolated highland areas to the settlement in the valley.