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2011 Map of Sand Point

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sand Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pinnacle Peak and Sand Point anchor a landscape defined by an intricate network of high-altitude water management in Routt County. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex system of alpine ditches and reservoirs designed to move water across the Continental Divide's western slopes. Notable engineering features include the Allen Basin District Ditch and the Burnt Mesa Filler Ditch, which feed high-elevation catchments like Allen Basin Reservoir and Burnt Mesa Reservoir.

The map reveals a transition between prominent peaks such as Heart Mountain and Bellyache Mountain and the creek-cut valleys of Trout Creek and Oak Creek. Roads like County Rd 25 and Co Rd 8 navigate this remote terrain, providing access to isolated water bodies including Camel Lake and Crater Lake. The layout emphasizes the critical role of gravity-fed irrigation, with labels for the Last Chance Ditch and Rossi Highline Ditch highlighting the historical and ongoing importance of water rights in the Colorado high country.