2013 Map of Sunbeam

About this map

The Yampa River carves a central path through this portion of Moffat County, serving as the primary geographical anchor for the small settlement of Sunbeam. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex drainage systems of the high desert, where numerous intermittent waterways like Sand Creek and Willow Creek descend from the surrounding plateaus. To the north, the sharp elevation of the Godiva Rim overlooks the Bald Mountain Basin, while the southern reaches are defined by a series of draws including Thornburg Draw and Lone Tree Gulch. Human activity is concentrated along the river corridor and the primary thoroughfare, Co-318, which passes by landmarks such as Boston Hill and Boston Flat. Agricultural management is evidenced by the presence of the Maybell Ditch, while the higher elevations are marked by distinct outcrops like Indian Rock and Peck Mesa.