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2013 Map of Squirrel Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gunnison National Forest land defines this portion of the high country, where the landscape is marked by an intricate network of irrigation ditches and managed water resources. Water management is a primary feature of the area, as evidenced by the presence of the Castleton Ditch, Ellebrecht Ditch Number 1, and Cunningham Reservoir. These systems underscore the historical and continuing importance of water rights and distribution in this high-altitude environment north of Gunnison.

Backcountry access is provided by numerous numbered trails, such as Lowline Trl 9438.0 and Mill Castle Trl 9450.0, which traverse the complex terrain. Named landforms like The Pie and Grays Gulch sit alongside varied watercourses including Squirrel Creek and Ohio Creek, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped the local geography. The map also details forest service and county roads, such as Co RD 730, which provide the main arteries for travel through the gulches and valleys.