2010 Map of Hells Canyon

About this map

Hells Canyon and the Yampa River define this corner of Northwest Colorado, where the landscape transitions from high desert benches to deep limestone gorges. The 2010 survey highlights several isolated outposts of human activity including Red Rock Ranch, Mantle Ranch, and the Robinson Place. These remote holdings are situated among distinctive geological landmarks like The Billiard Table and Katys Nipple, illustrating the challenges of high-plateau ranching in Moffat County. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, evidenced by labels for Mud Spring, Bobcat Springs, and the Red Rock Reservoir. The presence of the Round Top Lookout atop Round Top Mountain indicates the area's strategic importance for monitoring the surrounding wilderness. From the northern reaches of Outlaw Park to the southern cattle operations at Mantle Summer Camp, the map documents a territory where geography still dictates the terms of settlement.