2022 Map of Iris NW

About this map

The high-country terrain along the Gunnison Co Saguache Co border is defined by a dense network of trails and seasonal drainages as recorded in 2022. The landscape is characterized by prominent gulches including Stubbs Gulch, Long Gulch, and Chance Gulch, which feed into local waterways such as Gold Basin Cr and Sugar Cr. This area serves as a significant recreational and ranching corridor, evidenced by the proliferation of named trails like the Skyline Trl, Broken Shovel Trl, and Skull Pass Trl. The map illustrates how human activity, primarily through trail systems like the Enchanted Forest Trl and Rocky Ridge Trl, has integrated with the natural drainage patterns of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Local infrastructure is supported by Co RD 32 and Co RD 40, providing access across this transition from Gunnison into Saguache County.