
Somerset sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned along the North Fork Gunnison River where the valley floor is hemmed in by massive uplifted formations. The settlement's proximity to Coal Gulch reflects the industrial heritage of the region, while the Somerset Cem provides a focal point for genealogical research in this mountain community. The surrounding terrain is dominated by high plateaus and deep incisions, notably Buck Mesa and the expansive Thousand Acre Flats. Water management for the arid surroundings is evidenced by the Fire Mountain Canal and elevated basins like Hall Reservoir and the Minnesota Reservoir. This portion of the Gunnison National Forest is defined by its dramatic verticality, from the depths of Box Canyon to the prominent heights of West Flatiron and East Flatiron.
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