2019 Map of Sagebrush Hill

About this map

Cathedral Bluffs anchors the southwestern edge of this landscape, overlooking a series of deeply eroded ridges and drainages within the Piceance Basin. The terrain is characterized by high-elevation landforms like Calamity Ridge and Dead Horse Ridge, which separate a complex network of seasonal watercourses. Vital water sources are scattered throughout this high-desert environment, including Lem Springs, Cottonwood Spring, and Maverick Spring. These points would have been essential for cattle ranching or early survey expeditions across the high plateaus. A system of county roads, such as Co RD 80 and Co RD 103, provides access to the remote gulches like Big Duck Cr and Spruce Gulch. The map illustrates the specialized nomenclature of Western landforms, identifying distinct topographical features like The Shoulder and Airplane Ridge that define this high Rio Blanco County territory.