2011 Map of Blind Spring Mountain

About this map

Blind Spring Mountain dominates this portion of Garfield County, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and remote ranching infrastructure. The drainage system is particularly clear, showing the convergence of the Left Fork Sanford Creek and Right Fork Sanford Creek as they cut through the landscape. This 2011 survey captures the area’s modest human footprint, centered on the Pfeiler Ranch Airport and a small number of primitive access routes like Smith Canyon Rd. These roads provide the only reliable path through canyons such as Marshall Canyon and Smith Canyon. High-altitude water sources, essential for land use in this arid environment, are mapped at Blind Spring, Cellar Spring, and the Seed-Lakes. The presence of the North Fork Limekiln Creek at the southern edge further illustrates the complex watershed that defines life and travel in this high-country region.