2016 Map of Cannibal Plateau

About this map

Slumgullion Earthflow and the Slumgullion Slide dominate the southern reach of this landscape, documenting a massive geologic movement within the Gunnison National Forest. This high-altitude terrain is defined by broad tablelands including the Cannibal Plateau and Calf Creek Plateau, separated by dramatic drops into Devils Canyon and Cañon Infierno. The network of primitive routes, such as the Cannibal Plateau Trail and Cebolla Trail, suggests a region primarily used for forest management and backcountry recreation. Water features are concentrated in the high basins, from the isolated Devils Lake to the Deer Lakes near Gardner Ridge. The drainages of Middle Fork Powderhorn Cr and Cebolla Cr carve through the plateaus, illustrating the erosive forces that have shaped this portion of Hinsdale County.