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2022 Map of Squirrel Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Squirrel Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates the high-altitude landscape of this Colorado survey, where a sophisticated network of historical water infrastructure defines the terrain. The presence of numerous irrigation features like the Highline Ditch, Castlelon Ditch, and Campbell Ditch reflects the long-standing efforts to manage water for local ranching and agriculture in the high country. Deep gulches, including Cunningham Gulch and April Gulch, cut through the wilderness, providing natural drainage and historical passage points for early travelers.

Recreational development is evident through a series of named trails and winter routes such as the Lowline Trl, Mill Creek Ski Trl, and the Ellebrecht Ski Trl. These pathways often follow the same routes as the drainage systems, like the Little Mill Cr Ditch, illustrating how human activity has adapted to the natural contours of the West. From the Cunningham Reservoir to the various branches of Ohio Cr, the map serves as a detailed record of the intersection between federal forest management and local resource engineering.