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2010 Map of Red Horse Gulch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Red Horse Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Peterson Reservoir and Floyd Reservoir sit within a high-desert landscape defined by complex drainage systems and intermittent water sources. The area is characterized by a network of arroyos and canyons, including the prominent Red Horse Gulch and Johnson Canyon, which carve through the terrain. The presence of First Reservoir and Mancos Spring indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid region.

A network of local roads, such as County Rd-100 and Johnson Canyon Rd, provides access to these remote landmarks. Named features like Wheeler Draw and Maverick Gulch suggest a history of ranching and land use tied to the topography. The map illustrates how human activity, represented by small-scale reservoirs and named draws, has adapted to the natural arroyo systems like Barker Arroyo and Wheeler Arroyo.