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2019 Map of Rio Blanco

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rio Blanco sits at the northern edge of this survey, where the Rio Blanco Co and Garfield Co line bisects the high desert landscape. This 2019 data illustrates a region defined by its complex drainage systems and dramatic geological formations, with the Grand Hogback and Roan Cliffs forming significant natural barriers. Water management is central to the area's geography, as seen in the placement of the Larson Reservoir Number 2 near the settlement and Harris Reservoir further east.

A network of county and forest routes, including the Government Rd and Piceance Crk Rd, navigates the many draws and gulches that feed into the larger water bodies. Elevations vary significantly across the quadrangle, peaking at Monument Peak and dropping into deep valleys carved by Trapper Cr, Bear Cr, and Piceance Cr. These features demonstrate the rugged character of the Western Slope, where access and land use are dictated by the underlying topography.