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1973 Map of Snipe Mountain

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Snipe Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape in western Colorado, defined by a series of dramatic ridges and benches. Cattle ranching history is evidenced by several remote outposts, including Blumberg Camp, Musser Cow Camp, and Club Cow Camp, which are connected by a network of primitive routes such as the Bench Trail and Jeep Trail. The topography is shaped by the Escalante Breaks and numerous drainages like Kelso Creek and the North Fork Escalante Creek.

Key landmarks including Snipe Mountain and Monument Hill rise above the surrounding terrain, while Kelso Bench and North Love Mesa Bench provide level shoulders among the deep draws. The presence of Beaver Dam Reservoir and named springs underscores the critical importance of water management for livestock in this arid upland environment. The map also delineates the boundary between Mesa and Montrose counties near Beef Pasture Point.