2010 Map of Sheepherder Springs

About this map

Vermillion Bluffs dominate the northwestern horizon of this Moffat County landscape, where the high-desert terrain is carved by complex drainage systems and intermittent water sources. This 2010 topographic record captures a sparsely populated region of northwestern Colorado defined more by its geology than its settlements. The Vermillion Cliffs Mine stands as a primary point of human industry amidst a network of primitive roads, including County Rd 128 and County Rd 67. Strategic water points like Sheepherder Spring and the nearby Sheepherder Springs Draw highlight the essential nature of water management in this arid environment. Significant natural landmarks such as Lookout Mountain and Twin Buttes provide vertical relief, while the North Fork Sand Wash and Lake Draw illustrate the seasonal flow patterns that shape the local basins. This survey serves as a precise guide to the remote physical features and limited infrastructure of the Colorado high country at the turn of the decade.