2011 Map of Bull Mountain

About this map

Bull Mountain and the northern reaches of the Henry Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Garfield County. The map documents a sparsely populated region defined by remote outposts like Fairview Ranch and Granite Ranch, which serve as rare human markers in a terrain carved by Poison Spring Canyon and the Burr Desert. Water is the primary driver of names and movement here, with specific locations such as Goatwater Spring, Twin Seeps, and the East Gate Reservoir providing vital points of reference. The road network, including Sawmill Basin Rd and the Energy Fuel Rd, reflects the industrial and ranching history of the area, punctuated by the isolated Energy Airport in the northern sector. This survey captures a moment when traditional land use met modern energy transit in a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from Adams Butte to the Poison Spring Benches.