2013 Map of Wagon Track Ridge

About this map

Wagon Track Ridge dominates the central landscape of this Colorado high country, where the boundary between Garfield and Mesa counties follows the high ridgelines and drainage divides. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent formations and deep erosional cuts, notably De Beque Canyon in the southeast where the Colorado River flows through the landscape. This area is characterized by significant topographical relief, from the heights of South Shale Ridge and Twin Peaks to the lower basins of White Sage Draw. Evidence of early water management for ranching or local agriculture appears in the Reservoir Ditch, which follows the contours of the Roan Creek drainage. Named landmarks like Castle Rock and Pyramid Rock serve as distinct navigational points within the complex network of canyons, including Jackson Canyon and Akin Horseshoe Canyon.