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2016 Map of Starvation Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Starvation Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Starvation Point and the dramatic topographic drop of The Tongue of Starvation define this high-altitude section of the Uncompahgre National Forest. This land, positioned across the Montrose County line, is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Tabeguache Cr and the Dry Fork Escalante Cr. The map details a landscape of expansive plateaus such as Sawmill Mesa and Iron Spring Mesa, which are separated by deep drainages like Robbers Roost Canyon.

Historically significant routes through the wilderness are well-documented, including the Indian Trail, S Bear Pen Gulch Trail, and the Fourty Seven Trail. These paths, alongside specialized locations like RP Cow Camp and the Columbine Pass, suggest a legacy of high-country ranching and transit. The presence of Grassy Lakes in the Tabeguache Basin indicates critical water sources in an otherwise formidable alpine environment.