2019 Map of Snipe Mountain

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape of the Uncompahgre Plateau, where a complex system of drainage and mesas defines the terrain. The map details the transition between high peaks like Snipe Mtn and Brush Mtn and the broad, flat expanses of Kelso Mesa and the North Loyd Mesa Bench. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Beaver Dam Reservoir, which sits at the head of a network of canyons carved by Kelso Cr and the N Fork Escalante Cr. Historical land use is visible through references to old livestock areas like Indian Park and the Atkinson Bench. The presence of Monument Hill and the Musser trail provides specific points of interest for navigating the ridges and draws of this protected wilderness area.