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Unit 71 · Uncompahgre Plateau Central

Montane ForestMajority public land

About this unit

Central Montrose and Ouray counties wrapping the central Uncompahgre Plateau. Pinyon-juniper and oakbrush on the lower benches climb to aspen and Douglas-fir on the plateau top at 9,000 feet. Predominantly GMUG National Forest and BLM with significant Ute Tribal ground on the southern edge.

  • Uncompahgre Plateau
  • GMUG NF
  • BLM

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Trails near Unit 71

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Species in this unit

Official agency resources

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Authoritative source

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Boundary verified by Outdoors against the agency source on 05/23/2026.

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