2022 Map of Roc Creek

About this map

Sinbad Valley and Paradox Valley dominate this corner of Montrose County, where the drainage patterns of Salt Cr and Roc Cr carve through high desert terrain. Part of the Manti-La Sal National Forest, the landscape is defined by massive formations like Sewemup Mesa and the long spine of Sinbad Ridge. The topographical data reveals a complex network of forest routes, including the Sinbad Ridge Trl and R3 Road Trl, which navigate the steep descents from Carpenter Ridge down to Carpenter Flats. The southwestern edge of the quadrangle shows the distinctive break at Hog Trough, illustrating the dramatic geologic shifts of this Colorado plateau region. The map provides a detailed record of 21st-century land management, showing the intersection of federal forest lands with the deep drainages of Garvey Gulch and W Paradox Cr.