2019 Map of Thirteenmile Creek

About this map

White River National Forest lands dominate the northeastern corner of this Garfield County quadrangle, where the terrain is defined by the striking geology of the Grand Hogback. This prominent ridge serves as a geographical anchor, while high points like Big Mtn and Fourteenmile Ridge provide a vertical framework for the complex network of drainages below. The map captures a landscape shaped by water and elevation, with Piceance Creek and its many tributaries, including Thirteenmile Cr and Fourteenmile Cr, carving deep paths through the high country. Human passage is limited to specific corridors such as Thirteen Mile Creek Rd and Co Rd 13, reflecting a region where topography dictates the flow of travel. Smaller named features like Turkey Canyon, Davis Gulch, and Moonlight Gulch suggest a history of local land use and grazing in these remote western Colorado draws.