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2016 Map of Squirrel Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Squirrel Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, defined by a complex network of trails and irrigation infrastructure. The terrain is carved by steep drainages like Cunningham Gulch and Grays Gulch, with high-altitude water management evidenced by the Cunningham Reservoir and Kenny Moore Reservoir. These reservoirs, along with numerous man-made watercourses such as the Stratman Ditch, Castleton Ditch, and Highline Ditch, illustrate the vital role of water diversion in this part of Gunnison County.

Transportation through the backcountry relies on an established system of routes, including the Lowline Trail and the Zigzag Trail, which traverse the slopes above Squirrel Creek and Mill Cr. This 2016 survey captures the area’s character as a managed wilderness, where recreation on the Beaver Creek Trail and Mill Castle Trail intersects with the legacy of ranching and water rights in the Colorado high country.