2022 Map of Calamity Mesa

About this map

Calamity Mesa and the surrounding high desert terrain characterize this portion of the Uncompahgre Plateau, where deep drainages like Little Maverick Canyon and Blue Creek Canyon carve through a series of elevated flats. Part of the Uncompahgre National Forest, the area is defined by its topographic extremes, from the heights of Potato Mtn and Pine Hill to the seasonal flow of Calamity Cr and Blue Cr. The map reveals a landscape managed for both timber and recreation, crisscrossed by forest access roads such as 11 5/10 Rd and primitive paths like the Franks Bench Trl. This network of roads provides a clear look at how land use is organized across Mesa County, with various mesas including Moon Mesa and Triangle Mesa serving as distinct geographic markers for researchers tracking land allotments or historical grazing patterns.