2016 Map of Sams

About this map

The high mesa and canyon country of San Miguel and Ouray counties come into focus through the small settlements of Sams and Noel. This terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the flat expanse of Hastings Mesa to the high summits of the Uncompahgre National Forest, including N Pole Peak and Hayden Peak. The complex drainage system of Leopard Cr and its various forks, such as Middle Fork Leopard Cr, illustrates the carved nature of the landscape near Price Canyon and Buck Canyon. A network of ranch roads and trails, such as Last Dollar Rd and the Whipple Mountain Trail, connect these high-altitude landholdings. Local aviation is represented by the Wilson Ranch Airport, situated on the plateau near Massy Gulch. This map provides a look at the contemporary land use of the region, where ranching heritage meets the protected wilderness near the Dallas Divide.