2016 Map of Broken Rib Creek

About this map

White River National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Garfield County, where a dense network of springs and seasonal creeks feeds the drainage basins of the Colorado River watershed. The area is characterized by significant topographic features such as Monegar Ridge and Windy Point, which overlook a series of namesake watercourses including Broken Rib Creek and Irrawaddy Cr. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern management of public lands, showing how historic resource names like Deadhorse Spring and Balisburg Spring persist alongside contemporary forest access routes. The naming of high meadows like Coyote Park and Crane Park reflects a landscape traditionally utilized for seasonal grazing and wildlife habitat, while landmarks such as Burnt Tree Ridge and Tie Gulch provide specific orientation points within the expansive national forest boundary.