2010 Map of Glade Park

About this map

The high plateau of Glade Park in Mesa County is defined by a network of deep drainage systems and early water management infrastructure. Steep-walled terrain is prominent throughout the quadrangle, notably at No Thoroughfare Canyon, Miller Canyon, and Rough Canyon, while the dramatic ascent of Jacobs Ladder marks the transition between the valley floors and the higher benches like Clarks Bench. The landscape is dotted with essential water sources and man-made impoundments, including Thrailkill Spring, Schrader Reservoir, and King Reservoir. Local ranching history and land use are evidenced by named roads such as Miller Canyon Ranch Rd and infrastructure like the Aubert Dam and Gobbo Number 2 Dam. These features, alongside landmarks like Monument Rock, illustrate the challenges of water security and navigation in this arid region of the Colorado high country.