2019 Map of Juniper Mountain

About this map

Juniper Mtn dominates the center of this landscape in northwest Colorado, where the Yampa River carves a path through the northeast corner of the quadrangle. The river’s passage is marked by the dramatic Juniper Canyon, a natural bottleneck where the waterway enters the mountain's shadow near the confluence with Lay Cr. Human utility of the water is evident through the Maybell Ditch, while the surrounding terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Deception Cr, Temple Gulch, and Hale Gulch. A network of county roads, including Co RD 57 and Co RD 59, traces the lower elevations and creek beds, providing access to remote points like Boxelder Spring. This map illustrates a high-desert environment defined by sharp elevation shifts and the essential role of the river in an otherwise arid region.