2022 Map of Wagon Track Ridge

About this map

Wagon Truck Ridge and South Shale Ridge dominate this high-desert landscape in the western reaches of Colorado. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage features and prominent geological formations, with the Colorado River cutting through the southeast corner near Akin. The rugged topography is etched with deep canyons and draws, including De Beque Canyon, Horseshoe Canyon, and White Sage Draw. Evidence of water management in this arid environment is visible through the Reservoir Ditch near Dry Fork Roan Cr. Isolated landmarks like Castle Rock, Pyramid Rock, and the Twin Peaks provide critical navigational points across the ridges and through Coon Hollow. The map also captures the administrative boundary between Garfield Co and Mesa Co, showing how the modern road network, such as Co RD 204 and S Dry Fork Rd, follows the natural contours of the gulches and basins.