2022 Map of Texas Mountain

About this map

Texas Mountain anchors this high-elevation landscape in the Piceance Basin, revealing a complex network of ephemeral drainages and essential water sources within Rio Blanco County. The 2022 survey details the vital role of natural springs, such as Wild Rose Spring, Big Cedar Spring, and Sand Spring, which provide life in a region defined by its deep draws and canyons. Small-scale water management is evident at Water Canyon Reservoir and Little Horse Reservoir, serving the needs of this arid rangeland. The terrain is carved by numerous seasonal watercourses, including Waggoner Draw, West Fourmile Draw, and the W Douglas Creek drainage. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like Co RD 116 and Co RD 107, highlighting the area's isolation and its primary use for livestock grazing or resource management under the modern Public Land Survey System.