2011 Map of Sapinero

About this map

Blue Mesa Reservoir dominates this landscape, its waters held back by the Blue Mesa Dam along the course of the Gunnison River. The settlement of Sapinero is positioned near the reservoir's eastern reach, surrounded by high plateaus including Soap Mesa, Sapinero Mesa, and Pine Creek Mesa. This 2011 survey documents the area's role as a recreation hub within the Curecanti Natl Rec Area, highlighting infrastructure such as Lake Fork Campground and local routes like County Rd-721. The map reveals a high-desert environment defined by deep gulches, such as Mill Gulch and McIntyre Gulch, and the remote Elizonde Ranch tucked away from the main thoroughfares. It serves as a clear record of the post-dam geography of Western Colorado, where water management and public lands dictate the pattern of human presence.