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2022 Map of Ute

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ute
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest spans the heart of this landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Uncompahgre Plateau transitions into deep drainage basins. The small settlement of Ute and the nearby Ute Cem reflect the human history of this corner of Montrose County, while the presence of Burch Cow Camp in the northeast suggests the area's continued use for livestock grazing.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like Monument Lake, Blue Mud Spring, and Ouray Spring. The intricate network of seasonal flows, including Tabeguache Cr and several forks of Cottonwood Cr, defines the erosion patterns around Pine Ridge and Dry Park. Modern infrastructure follows historical routes, seen in Hwy 90 and the remnants of Old Highway 90 winding through the southern draws.