2016 Map of Bull Mountain

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in western Colorado, where drainage systems from several peaks converge. The terrain is defined by dramatic relief, rising from drainage basins like Bark Basin and The Narrows toward prominent elevations such as Bull Mountain and Ragged Mtn. Water management is evident through high-country storage at Aspen Leaf Reservoir and Ault Reservoir, which capture runoff from Ault Cr and Sheep Cr. This 2016 survey documents the complex network of mountain waters, including the headwaters of the W Muddy Cr and E Muddy Cr. Unique local nomenclature is found in the western portion of the map, specifically around the Condemn It Trail and Condemn It Park, which sit north of Pilot Knob. The map also illustrates the transition from forested slopes to high-elevation flats like Buck Mesa and Sheep Park, providing a record of the remote back-country geography of Gunnison County.