2013 Map of Poison Draw

About this map

Alpine Plateau dominates this high-country landscape of Gunnison County, where a complex network of drainages and seasonal water sources defines the terrain. The central Lake Arrowhead Reservoir serves as a primary landmark in a region characterized by deep draws and prominent mesas. Several natural water sources, including Armitage Springs, Mahan Spring, and Addington Springs, are distributed across the high elevations, suggesting their importance to both local ecology and land use. The map illustrates a transition from the elevated Willow Creek Mesa down through named erosional features like Sandy Draw, Cardwell Draw, and the namesake Poison Draw. Historical routes and modern local roads such as the Slumgullion Trl and Blue Mesa Rd traverse the plateau, providing access to the various forks of Little Blue Cr and Willow Cr.