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2011 Map of Cannibal Plateau

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cannibal Plateau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cannibal Plateau and the adjacent Calf Creek Plateau dominate this high-altitude landscape in the Colorado mountains. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, most notably the massive Slumgullion Slide at the southern edge and the steep descent of Devils Canyon. Water sources are sparse but significant, including the perched Devils Lake and the Deer Lakes cluster, which serves as a focal point for recreation at the Deer Lakes Campground.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated along the drainages and the few established roads like Co RD 50. The presence of the Ottawa Mine in the southwest corner points to the region's mining heritage, while the Hidden Valley Campground along Cebolla Creek illustrates the modern transition toward seasonal tourism and outdoorsmanship. The map also captures several named landmarks of interest to local historians, including Skull Park and the aptly named Cañon Infierno.