2011 Map of Uncompahgre Butte

About this map

Uncompahgre Butte stands as the central landmark of this high-plateau landscape in Mesa County, where the terrain is defined by deep incisions like Long Canyon and Deep Canyon. The 2011 survey reveals a complex network of forest and resource roads, including Divide Rd and Brushy Ridge, which navigate the mesas and basins. Water sources are vital features here, with California Spring and Campbell Lake serving the high ground, while numerous creeks like Blue Creek and the Beaver Dam Branch North Fork Mesa Creek drain the slopes. The presence of Colcord Camp and the Truck Stop Placer suggests the ongoing importance of seasonal activity and land use within these remote stretches. Geologic features such as Triangle Mesa and The Tongue illustrate the dramatic erosion patterns typical of this part of Colorado, providing a detailed view of the land before further modern developments altered the access routes or drainage patterns.