2016 Map of The Nipple

About this map

The Nipple rises as the central topographic landmark in this high-desert portion of Moffat County, overlooking a network of deep drainages and intermittent water sources. The Little Snake River meanders through the eastern half of the map, providing a vital riparian corridor in an otherwise arid landscape defined by features like Nipple Gulch and Spence Gulch. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern configuration of rural county roads, such as Co RD 66 and Co RD 160, which navigate the complex elevation changes around Red Wash Butte. The presence of the Nate Spring Reservoir and labels for Red Wash and South Nipple Gulch highlight the critical role of water management and natural drainage in this Colorado rangeland, where the Public Land Survey System grid continues to organize the open territory.