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2013 Map of Two V Basin

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Two V Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Piñon Mesa dominates the high-altitude landscape of this western Colorado survey, where ranching and rugged drainage systems define the geography. The high plateau descends into a series of dramatic landforms, most notably the Two V Basin and the isolated Two V Ranch, which represent the rare human footprint in this high-country environment. The intricate network of canyons, including McKenzie Canyon, Briar Canyon, and Middle Canyon, illustrates the complex erosion patterns common on the Uncompahgre Plateau.

Toward the southern reaches, the terrain drops into the prominent Unaweep Canyon, a significant geological feature where Co-141 provides the primary transit corridor. The map details vital water sources like Granite Cr and Coates Cr that have long dictated land use for livestock in the region. Other features such as Bull Draw and Lost Horse Basin point toward the historical and functional naming conventions of early settlers and ranchers.