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2022 Map of Poison Draw

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Poison Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape, where a complex network of canyons and mesas defines the terrain of Gunnison County. The area is marked by numerous seasonal drainages including Poison Draw, Mahan Draw, and Cardwell Draw, all descending from prominent plateaus like Pine Creek Mesa and Willow Creek Mesa. Water management and natural seeps are vital here, evidenced by the presence of Lake Arrowhead Reservoir and several named water sources such as Armitage Springs and Addington Springs.

Modern recreational access is reflected in the naming of the Alpine Plateau Snowmobile Trl and several local forest roads, including Armitage Springs Rd and Oso Creek Rd. The southeastern corner of the map touches the Lake Fork, while the northern reaches transition into the lower elevations of Cow Gulch and Dry Gulch. This 2022 survey documents a backcountry environment where old trails like Slumgullion Trl and Gothic Trl persist alongside forest service infrastructure.