1963 Map of Cannibal Plateau

About this map

Cannibal Plateau and the adjacent Calf Creek Plateau dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Gunnison National Forest during the early 1960s. The topography is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, where high mesas like Mesa Seco drop into steep drainages such as Devils Canyon and Infierno Canyon. The map records a wilderness largely accessible by a network of primitive routes labeled simply as Pack Trail or Park Trail, reflecting the area's use for backcountry exploration and grazing rather than permanent settlement.