2016 Map of Calf Canyon

About this map

Williams Park and Bear Park anchor the high plateaus of this Colorado landscape, where intricate drainage systems define the movement of water across the terrain. Steep relief is evident through the naming of several deep conduits, including Dark Canyon and Windy Canyon, which channel snowmelt toward the lower basins. The presence of Barrel Spring and its associated landmarks, Barrel Spring Point and the forks of Right Fork Barrel Spring Cr, suggests a critical water source in an otherwise dry environment. Transportation through these elevations is largely limited to CO Hwy 256, which traverses the central ridges near Pike Ridge. This map captures the intersection of high-country grazing lands and the erosive forces of the Roan Cr and E Salt Cr watersheds, providing a clear record of land use and natural topography in the 21st century.