2013 Map of Irish Canyon

About this map

Vermillion Creek cuts through the high desert terrain of northwest Colorado, anchoring a landscape where isolated homesteads like Ink Ranch mark the limited human footprint. The geography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the heights of Cold Spring Mountain and Limestone Ridge down to the carved pass of Irish Canyon. Transportation is limited to rugged corridors like CO Road 10 N and CO Road 52, which follow natural contours between the high plateaus and drainage basins. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring nature of the American West's ranching frontiers, where named landmarks like Blue Hill and Teds Draw serve as critical points of reference in an otherwise sparse and open territory.