2011 Map of Rules Hill

About this map

Columbus and Vosburg Pike anchor this 2011 survey of the high-elevation terrain in La Plata County, defined by a complex drainage system between the Florida River and the Los Pinos River. The landscape is marked by prominent landforms such as Rules Hill and Rabbit Mountain, with numerous canyons and gulches like Homer Canyon and Spring Gulch carving the topography. Historically significant sites like the Shreck Cemetery are preserved on this record alongside more modern residential developments such as Elk Mdws. The map details a dense network of mountain roads, including Cherry Valley Rd and County Rd 228, which follow the natural contours of the canyons. The intersection of riparian corridors like North Fork Texas Creek and the surrounding peaks illustrates the transition between fertile valley bottoms and the upland territory characteristic of this part of Colorado.