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2013 Map of Calf Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Calf Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kimball Mountain Rd traverses the high ridges of this Garfield County landscape, providing access through a complex network of drainage systems and high points. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with prominent lookouts such as Calf Point and Barrel Spring Point overlooking deeply cut passages like Dark Canyon and Left Roberts Canyon. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, represented by Barrel Spring and the drainage of Barrel Spring Creek.

Evidence of seasonal ranching activity appears at the U C Cow Camp, situated near the headwaters of the Right Fork Barrel Spring Creek. To the north, the relatively level openings of Bear Park and Williams Park contrast with the surrounding steep-walled canyons. The map tracks the headwaters of regional waterways including Roan Creek and East Salt Creek, illustrating the natural conduits that shaped movement and land use in this part of the Western Slope.