2019 Map of Signal Peak

About this map

Gunnison National Forest land dominates the northern and eastern portions of this Colorado landscape, where high plateaus give way to deep drainages. The area is defined by massive landforms like Signal Peak and the dual elevations of Signal Mesa W and Signal Mesa E. A complex system of waterways and canyons shapes the topography, most notably the winding path of Tomichi Creek and the steep walls of Cochetopa Canyon in the south. These natural corridors have historically influenced local movement, now reflected in the network of rural routes such as Co RD 743 and BLM RD 3107 - Cabin CRK. Smaller water sources like Biebel Springs provide critical points of interest within the drier uplands, while several named gulches, including Lost Canyon Gulch and Chance Gulch, highlight the erosion patterns characteristic of the Gunnison River basin.