2022 Map of Starvation Point

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this section of the western slope, where high mesas are divided by deep canyons and a network of historic trails. The landscape is defined by massive topographic features like Iron Spring Mesa, Sawmill Mesa, and Twentyfive Mesa, which together form a high-altitude platform punctuated by the striking Starvation Point. The curiously named The Tongue of Starvation descends into the drainage of Tabeguache Cr, illustrating the isolation and harsh character of the terrain that likely informed early naming conventions.