2013 Map of Good Point

About this map

Escalante Cr and its complex network of tributaries carve through the high plateaus of western Colorado along the border of Delta and Montrose Counties. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, transitioning from the high flats of Dry Mesa and Sawmill Mesa down into steep ravines like West Palmer Gulch and Gunnison Gulch. Named landmarks such as Good Point, Bad Point, and the narrow pass at Keyhole reflect a terrain where navigation is dictated by the rimrock and ridges. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like Dry Mesa Reservoir Number 2 and Stone Basin Reservoir, which support the livestock and agricultural needs of the region. Local travel is confined to rugged routes like Escalante Canyon Rd, tracing the paths between Tatum Park and the expansive McCarty Bench.