2019 Map of Little Soap Park

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates the upper elevations of this landscape, where the high plateau is carved by an intricate network of drainages including Cottonwood Gulch, Lion Gulch, and Sleep Gulch. To the south, the terrain transitions into the Curecanti National Recreation Area, reflecting a modern land-use pattern centered on conservation and watershed management. The namesake Little Soap Park serves as a central landmark amidst a series of prominent flat-topped features like Soap Mesa, Coal Mesa, and Dillon Mesa. These landforms dictate the local travel routes, with several designated forest roads such as Co RD 721 providing access through the steep-walled canyons. Notable water sources such as Rock Spring and Poison Spring are tucked away in the gulches, while larger flows like Curecanti Cr and Soap Cr define the primary drainage basins of the quadrangle.