2011 Map of Sargents Mesa

About this map

Sargents Mesa and the Cochetopa Hills dominate this high-altitude landscape in Saguache County, where a complex network of alpine drainage systems defines the terrain. The hydrological patterns are particularly striking, with the Long Branch collecting waters from the Baldy Branch and Lake Branch near the prominent Long Branch Baldy. To the south, the topography shifts toward steep drainages like Houghland Gulch and Jacks Creek, which feed into larger systems such as Vulcan Creek. This 2011 survey captures the area’s reliance on primitive access routes like Co Rd 31xx and RD 32 JJ, essential for navigating the high parks and mesas. Small alpine features like Baldy Lake and the open meadow of Firebox Park provide specific landmarks within this expansive drainage basin of the West Fork Long Branch Tomichi Creek.