2022 Map of Glade Park

About this map

Colorado National Monument anchors the northern landscape of this Mesa County quadrangle, where the high desert plateau begins its dramatic descent. The settlement of Glade Park and the smaller locality of Little Park serve as central points in a region defined by complex hydrology and ranching infrastructure. Ranch names such as Miller Canyon Ranch Rd, Elk Reserve RD, and Elk Ranch Rd suggest a landscape managed for livestock and wildlife, supported by a network of upland water sources including Schrader Reservoir, King Reservoir, and Gobbo Reservoir. To the south, Piñon Mesa rises above the drainage systems of Moore Cr and Johnson Cr, while prominent geological features like Monument Rock and the steep Jacobs Ladder provide distinctive navigational landmarks. The map also records specialized routes like the Mica Mine Trl, reflecting the area's history of mineral exploration.