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2022 Map of The Saddle

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of The Saddle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Kimball Mtn and Horse Mtn define the high-altitude topography of this Garfield County landscape, where deep drainages like Stewart Gulch and Pilling Gulch carve through the plateau. The map reveals an intricate network of water management, evidenced by the Cottonwood Ditch and Caughman Ditch, which redirect water through the uneven terrain. These irrigation features, along with several named springs such as McMullin Spring and East Spring, highlight the essential infrastructure required for land use in this arid region.

Automobile access is limited to a few specific corridors, primarily Co RD 200 and Co RD 202, which follow the natural contours of the valley floors. Significant landmarks like Castle Rock and the namesake pass at The Saddle serve as primary navigational points between Cow Ridge and the various forks of the local creek systems. This survey provides a precise look at the mid-2020s intersection of natural geological formations and the ranching-related water systems that have shaped the territory.