2016 Map of Cold Spring Park

About this map

Gunnison National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape in Saguache County, where complex irrigation systems reflect a long history of water management for mountain ranching. The map traces the paths of the Smith Ford Ditch, Perry Ditch, and Tarbell and Alexander Ditch, which redirect snowmelt from major drainages like Cochetopa Cr and Los Pinos Cr. High mountain basins and parks characterize the terrain, including Sanderson Park, Cold Spring Park, and the expansive Big Basin. The presence of McDonough Reservoir Number 2 and various named gulches like Simmons Gulch and Van Tassel Gulch indicate a geography defined by its drainage patterns and seasonal grazing lands. These features, along with a network of forest roads and trails like Trail Cr, show a region utilized for both utility and remote land management.