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2013 Map of Escalante Forks

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Escalante Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Escalante Forks sits at the confluence of several drainages within the eastern reaches of the Uncompahgre National Forest during this 2013 survey. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent mesas and ridges, including Steamboat Mesa, Tatum Ridge, and Sowbelly Ridge, which separate a complex network of draws and gulches. Named features such as Barklay Cabin Gulch and Bennetts Basin suggest a history of localized settlement or livestock operations in this high-altitude terrain.

Water sources are vital to the area, evidenced by Steamboat Spring, The Lake, and the primary flow of Escalante Cr. Access through the forest is facilitated by established routes like the Black Point Trail and Corral Gulch Trail, along with several forest service roads. This map captures the intersection of Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties, illustrating the remote and topographically varied character of the region.