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2010 Map of Round Bottom

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Yampa River carves a deep path through this portion of Moffat County, defining a landscape of high mesas and drainage basins where industrial extraction and ranching intersect. This 2010 survey highlights a significant concentration of coal mining activity along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, particularly where the Williams Fork meets the main river valley. Numerous named operations, including the Wise Hill Mine Number Five and the Eagle Number Nine Mine, illustrate the scale of energy development in the region during the early 21st century.

Away from the industrial clusters, the terrain rises toward Iles Mountain and opens into broad areas like Big Bottom. Water management is central to the area's utility, marked by the Ellgen Reservoir system and the Culverwell Reservoir in the northwest. The presence of the Leon Claims and the Round Bottom Mine further emphasizes the enduring role of mineral rights and land claims in shaping the settlement patterns around the historic Round Bottom locale.