How can public roads be identified and located?
State and some country rods are shown on the official Colorado State Highway Map. Public roads under the jurisdiction of land management agencies are more difficult to identify. They can normally be identified by signing on the ground, but may not be readily identifiable from maps published by the managing agency. Many maps published by land management agencies and topographic maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey show all roads that physically exist. These maps may not differentiate between private and public roads. Inquiry at the local office of the managing agency is suggested in order to avoid being denied access on a private road. As mentioned, many maps show all existing roads whether public or private. The owners of many private roads (that is, those not under the jurisdiction of a government agency) have allowed access to the public lands. Unless a public agency acquires a right-of-way for the road across private land, the landowner is completely within his/her right to
