2022 Map of Red Horse Gulch

About this map

Barker Dome and the surrounding drainage network define this high-desert landscape on the border of Montezuma and La Plata counties. The map details a complex system of seasonal watercourses and catchments, including Johnny Pond Arroyo, Wheeler Arroyo, and the namesake Red Horse Gulch. These natural features are supplemented by man-made water management structures such as First Reservoir, Floyd Reservoir, and Peterson Reservoir, which highlight the necessity of water storage in this arid environment. Transportation through the area is largely facilitated by rural routes like Johnson Canyon Rd and various county roads that navigate the rugged topography of Greasewood Canyon and Maverick Gulch. This 2022 survey provides a detailed view of the terrain just before the southern Colorado border, documenting the current distribution of springs and arroyos alongside established township and range boundaries.