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2011 Map of Escalante Forks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Escalante Forks sits at the confluence of several watercourses in this high-desert landscape of Western Colorado. The region is defined by prominent landforms such as Long Mesa and Steamboat Mesa, which tower over the deep drainage systems of Little Dominguez Creek and the North Fork Escalante Creek. This 2011 survey documents a network of primitive roads and trails, including 51.55 RD and the Brushy Ridge Trl, which provide access to localized landmarks like Steamboat Spring and The Lake.

Evidence of historical activity is found in the nomenclature of several canyons and depressions, including Barklay Cabin Gulch, Corral Gulch, and Bennetts Basin. These names suggest a legacy of ranching and livestock movement through the basins. The terrain transitions between named points such as Good Point and Bad Point, reflecting the navigational challenges faced by those traversing these plateaus and draws.