2022 Map of Winter Flats

About this map

South Shale Ridge forms a prominent topographic divide in this high-desert region of Western Colorado, separating the drainage systems of the north and south. The landscape is defined by a network of steep canyons and gulches, including Main Canyon, Alkali Canyon, and the intricate Redrock Canyon. Water sources are sparse but critical, marked by seasonal flows such as Jerry Cr, South Dry Fork, and the isolated Willow Spring. This 2022 survey documents a largely undeveloped terrain where human activity is limited to remote routes like CO Hwy 222 and the Lane Gulch Trl. The map illustrates the transition from the plateaus near Winter Flats to the broken ground of Redrock Point, reflecting a geography shaped by erosion and elevation changes along the county line.