2022 Map of Figure Four Spring

About this map

The boundary between Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties runs through this dissected upland, where high ridges separate a dense network of creek drainages. Dominating the northern landscape, Skinner Ridge and the prominent Red Point provide significant vertical relief above the winding canyons of Eureka Cr and Yankee Gulch. The eponymous Figure Four Spring is located near Black Sulphur Cr, serving as a critical water source in this semi-arid terrain. The map detail highlights the historical importance of localized water access, with features like Mud Springs Cr and Clear Cr carving paths through the high-elevation plateaus. Human presence is sparse, limited to secondary routes like Co RD 69 and unnamed trails that follow the natural contours of the various gulches and ridges.