2010 Map of Two V Basin

About this map

Piñon Mesa defines the northern reaches of this high-plateau landscape in Mesa County, where the drainage patterns of the Uncompahgre Plateau create a complex network of canyons and basins. The central geography is dominated by Two V Basin and the neighboring Lost Horse Basin, areas historically utilized for ranching as evidenced by the namesake Two V Ranch. These basins are defined by seasonal watercourses and deep incisions like Bull Draw and McKenzie Canyon. In the southern portion of the map, the terrain drops dramatically into the massive Unaweep Canyon, a rare geological feature where the North Fork West Creek and West Creek flow in opposite directions from a shared divide. This 2010 survey highlights the sparse road network, primarily composed of routes like M S RD, serving this isolated grazing and wilderness area.