2010 Map of Axial

About this map

The Axial Basin of Moffat County, Colorado, is defined by its industrial activity and historic ranching operations. In the early 21st century, the landscape south of the Axial settlement shows heavy resource extraction at the Colowyo Strip Mine, Red Wing Mine, and Streeter Mine. These operations sit beneath the prominence of Mount Streeter, where Good Spring Creek flows southward toward Elkhorn Creek. The region's agricultural roots are evident through family-named landmarks like Gossard Ranch, Wilson Ranch, and the Circle Bar Ranch. Water management is central to this semi-arid terrain, anchored by the Wilson Dam and Wilson Reservoir, which collect the waters of Wilson Creek and Milk Creek. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the topography of Duffy Mountain and the deep cut of Collom Gulch, illustrating the transition from high-desert basins to the rugged uplands of Northwestern Colorado.