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2013 Map of Snyder Flats

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Grand Mesa National Forest and Uncompahgre National Forest meet in this 2013 survey of western Colorado, where high-altitude water management is clearly defined. The terrain is marked by a series of high-plateau catchments including Enochs Lake, Mirror Lake Number 1 Reservoir, and the King Reservoir series. These reservoirs feed various drainages like Fall Cr and Snyder Cr, illustrating the vital role of irrigation and water storage in this arid environment.

Unaweep Canyon cuts through the southern portion of the map, notable for the Unaweep Divide, which represents a rare geological feature where a canyon is drained by two different creeks flowing in opposite directions. To the south, prominent landmarks such as Thimble Rock Point and Gill Meadows provide reference points for land navigation near Gill Cr. The map also details a network of specialized routes including the Gill ATV Trail and the Wildcat Trail, reflecting the modern usage of these public lands.