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2019 Map of Teal Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Teal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Routt National Forest lands dominate this high-country landscape in Jackson County, where a complex network of man-made waterways illustrates the history of water management in the region. The map reveals an intricate system of diversions including the Columbine Ditch, Staples Ditch Number 1, and Chedsey Ditch Number 2, which channel water from natural streams like Chedsey Cr and Little Grizzly Cr. These ditches support high-altitude reservoirs such as Bennett Reservoir and Burns Reservoir, essential for sustaining the area's grazing and agricultural needs.

Recreational and natural features are centered around Newcomb Park and the eponymous Teal Lake. The terrain transitions from the water-rich basins of Sawmill Lake to the prominent rise of Mexican Ridge in the south. Several county roads, such as Co RD 24 and Co RD 1, provide access through the draws and across the creeks, marking the modern human footprint in this mountainous timber and ranching environment.