2010 Map of Figure Four Spring

About this map

Figure Four Spring and the high-elevation drainage basins of Garfield County characterize this 2010 U.S. Geological Survey representation of the Western Slope. The landscape is defined by a complex network of seasonal and perennial waterways, including the headwaters of Black Sulphur Creek, Eureka Creek, and the diverging forks of East Willow Creek and West Willow Creek. This hydrological pattern illustrates the vital role of these watersheds in the high-desert and mountain transition zones. Settlement is minimal, represented primarily by the winding routes of County Rd 85 and County Rd 89, which provide access through the steep terrain marked by features like Yankee Gulch and Red Point. The presence of numerous named minor drainages, such as No Name Creek and Mud Springs Creek, underscores the detailed topographical mapping required for water management and navigation in this rural section of Colorado.