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2011 Map of Snyder Flats

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Unaweep Divide serves as a significant hydrologic marker in this portion of Mesa County, separating drainage systems such as East Creek and West Creek. This high-altitude plateau landscape is defined by its water management and resource extraction history, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs and dams clustered in the northern reaches, including the King Reservoir Number 1 and Gobbo Reservoir Number 3 systems. These small-scale impoundments suggest a reliance on seasonal snowmelt for local water needs.

Evidence of historical prospecting is scattered across the terrain, with the Yellow Jacket Mine, Amethyst Mine, and Mesa Mine appearing near the various gulches and divides. The topography transitions from the open stretches of Snyder Flats to the more dramatic relief of Thimble Rock Point and Gill Meadows, illustrating the complex geology of the western slope. These features, along with remote stretches like Bean Gulch and Mayflower Gulch, provide a detailed record of the land use patterns in this high-country region.