2010 Map of The Nipple SE

About this map

Red Wash Butte stands as a primary landmark in this arid portion of Moffat County, overlooking a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and a sparse network of section roads. The drainage of Greasewood Gulch meanders across the northern and eastern sections, while Red Wash cuts through the southwest corner, illustrating the importance of ephemeral hydrography in the high desert. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the connectivity of the region through established routes such as County Rd 21 and County Rd 42, which likely serve ranching or energy extraction interests typical of Northwest Colorado. The relative absence of dense settlement highlights the open, managed character of this public land at the start of the 21st century.