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2010 Map of The Nipple

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of The Nipple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Little Snake River carves a winding path through this corner of Moffat County, defining a landscape of deep drainages and prominent high points. A solitary center of activity is noted at Nipple Rim Ranch, situated near the river as it makes a sharp southern bend. The area is characterized by its complex system of canyons and washes, including Nipple Gulch and South Nipple Gulch, which feed toward the main river channel from the northwest.

Elevated landmarks like The Nipple and Red Wash Butte serve as distinct navigational markers across the terrain. While the region is largely defined by these natural contours, a network of county roads, such as County Rd 66 and County Rd 78, provides limited access across the dry gulches and toward Red Wash in the southeast. This survey reflects the sparse, ranch-oriented settlement patterns common to the high plains and canyonlands of Colorado in the early 21st century.