2019 Map of Signal Butte

About this map

Pike National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape within Teller County, defined by a complex network of drainages and prominent granite outcrops. The namesake Signal Butte and the distinctive Turkey Rock serve as major landmarks in the northwest, overlooking a terrain deeply incised by gulches and creeks. This 2019 survey reflects a landscape managed for recreation and conservation, showing an extensive system of motorized and multi-use routes including the Signal Butte Multi Use trail and various spurs like Phantom Spur and Rule Spur. Water features are concentrated in the south and east, where Ute Lake sits near the headwaters of Manchester Cr and Rule Cr. The map captures the intricate hydrography of the region, from the North Fork Davis Gulch to the seasonal flows of Quinlan Gulch and Ryan Gulch, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Front Range.