2016 Map of Bull Canyon

About this map

Bull Canyon and the high plateaus of western Colorado define this landscape at the border of Montrose and San Miguel Counties. The terrain is marked by a series of significant erosional features and upland flats, including Skein Mesa, Davis Mesa, and Monogram Mesa. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several upland catchments like Skein Mesa Reservoir and Monogram Mesa Reservoir, while the Dolores River cuts through the southwest corner. The map documents an intricate network of local and resource roads, such as the Monogram-Truck Rte and numerous county routes, which navigate the complex system of draws and knobs. Named landmarks like Wedding Bell Mtn and Radium Mtn provide essential reference points for this high-desert region, historically significant for its mineral potential and cattle grazing.