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2022 Map of Windy Point

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Windy Point
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 dominates this section of the Uncompahgre Plateau in Montrose County, where a high-desert landscape gives way to complex canyon systems. The terrain is defined by dramatic landforms such as Windy Point, Love Mesa, and Wild Cow Mesa, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages including Big Atkinson Cr and Shavano Cr. A modest settlement at The Meadows represents one of the few named interior landmarks, situated amongst the mesas and mountain peaks like Piñon Mtn.

The map reveals an intricate system of remote routes and water sources essential for high-altitude land use. Strategic points like T-Bone Spring and trails such as the Atkinson Bench Trl and Bear Pen Gulch Trl illustrate the long-standing use of this plateau for ranching or forestry access. This 2022 survey provides a precise view of the geographic isolation and natural geography of western Colorado before the foothills descend toward the lower valleys.