2022 Map of Calamity Ridge

About this map

Calamity Ridge dominates the central vertical axis of this landscape, serving as a prominent high-elevation spine between the extensive drainage networks of Joe Ryan Draw and Yanks Gulch. This 2022 survey of Rio Blanco County captures a complex topography of deep canyons and seasonal watercourses, defined by the towering Cathedral Bluffs and The Shoulder in the southwest corner. The area is marked by a history of resource access, evidenced by labels like Shaft Gulch and the winding route of Co RD 122 which follows the natural contours. Ranching and land management are implied by named landmarks such as Carls Hole and Indian Springs Draw, while the presence of Red Hill and its associated Red Hill Gulch highlights the distinctive geological character of the Colorado plateau.