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2013 Map of Snipe Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Snipe Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest encompasses the rugged high-elevation terrain of this western Colorado landscape, where drainage networks like N Fork Escalante Cr and Middle Fork Escalante Cr carve through the plateau. Historically, the area supported seasonal ranching activities, evidenced by several named outpost locations including Blumberg Camp, Musser Cow Camp, and Calhoun Cow Camp. These camps are situated near water sources and natural grazing flats like Beef Pasture Point.

Navigation through the canyon-and-mesa topography relies on an extensive network of named paths, such as the Short Point Trail 2615.0 and the South Bench Trail 2626.0. Landmarks like Snipe Mountain and Monument Hill provide orientation for those traversing the high ground between Haley Draw and the various branches of Kelso Cr. The infrastructure of the Uncompahgre Plateau is rounded out by the Beaver Dam Reservoir, supporting the local water management needs of these high-country mesas.