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2013 Map of Vega Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Vega Reservoir serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape, situated north of the expansive Grand Mesa National Forest. The map illustrates a developed recreation corridor along Plateau Creek, featuring the Vega Lodge, the Department of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Office, and the Aspen Grove Campground. These facilities indicate the area's transition from purely agricultural and grazing lands to a prominent outdoor destination.

South of the reservoir, the terrain ascends into the plateau, marked by family-named landmarks like Kirkendall Flats and Swede Flats. The high country is defined by traditional seasonal activities, evidenced by the Leon Cow Camp and a network of high-elevation paths including the Silver Spruce Trail 2517.0 and West Salt Creek Trail 2513.0. This map captures the intersection of water resource management, forest service infrastructure, and mountain topography.