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2022 Map of Vega Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Grand Mesa National Forest defines the southern half of this modern terrain study, where the high-altitude landscape is shaped by the headwaters of numerous creeks and the presence of the Vega Reservoir. The northern portion features agricultural and water-management infrastructure like the Erie Canal, which cuts through the terrain near Swede Flats and Kirkendall Flats. This network of canals and reservoirs indicates the critical importance of water diversion for the high plateaus above Plateau Creek.

The recreational and topographic character of the region is evident in the extensive trail systems, including the Vega Snowmobile and Ski Trl and the Silver Spruce Trail. Distinctive peaks and high points such as Sugarloaf Peak, Campbell Mountain, and Boque Mountain rise above the flatlands, providing a clear picture of the diverse elevations in this part of Mesa County. Farther south, the map details the transition into The Flat Tops and the expansive meadow of Big Park.