Topography of the Uncompahgre Watershed
(from the Uncompahgre Watershed Plan 2013) The topography of the Uncompahgre Watershed is highly varied, ranging from snow capped mountains to barren desert lands. Major landforms include the Uncompahgre River Valley, the Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, the San Juan Mountains to the south, and the Gunnison uplift and Adobe badlands on the east. Adobe badlands: The adobe badlands, locally referred to as the “dobies” Devil’s Thumb … Read more
