2011 Map of Thirteenmile Creek

About this map

Piceance Creek and its complex network of tributaries define this drainage basin in Garfield County, Colorado. The landscape is characterized by a series of north-south running waterways, including Twelvemile Creek, Thirteenmile Creek, and Fourteenmile Creek, which are segmented by local access routes like 13 Mile Creek Rd and County Rd 13. The mapping reflects a region where water management is critical for local ranching or industry, evidenced by the presence of the West Miller Dam. North of the primary drainages, the terrain rises into Moonlight Gulch and the headwaters of Sheep Creek, showing a pattern of high-altitude valleys. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise look at the hydrology and backcountry roads used for navigation through these interconnected creeks.