2011 Map of Ash Mountain

About this map

Ash Mountain and the prominent geological formation known as The Rock Wall dominate this high-altitude landscape in Colfax County. In the early 21st century, this area of the Valle Vidal serves as a significant recreational and ranching corridor, anchored by the settlement at Shuree and the Shuree Lodge. The map documents a network of Forest Service roads, including FR 1950 and FR 1910, which provide access to high-country features such as Windy Gap and the Cimarron Campground. Waterways like Middle Ponil Creek and McCrystal Creek carve through the terrain, connecting dispersed points of human activity such as Clayton Corral and the McCrystal Place. The presence of these named corals and lodges alongside major peaks like Little Costilla Peak reflects a modern era of land management where historic ranching traditions and public wilderness access coexist.