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2016 Map of Uncompahgre Butte

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Uncompahgre Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Uncompahgre Plateau dominates this high-elevation landscape within the Uncompahgre National Forest in western Colorado. The map reveals a complex network of drainages and dramatic elevation changes, notably through Blue Creek Canyon and Long Canyon. These landforms dictate the placement of modern access routes, which largely follow established paths like the Blue Creek Trail and Long Canyon Trail.

Remote water sources such as Campbell Lake and California Spring are vital landmarks in this arid, dissected terrain. Named features like Uncompahgre Butte and The Tongue serve as primary navigational points for those navigating the transition from the Coyote Basin floor to the high ridges of Brushy Ridge. The map illustrates how public land management maintains historical naming conventions for benches and points, including Franks Bench and Bug Point, preserving the local geography of Mesa County.