2016 Map of Battle Mountain

About this map

Battle Mountain dominates the center of this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Arapaho National Forest and White River National Forest. The map documents a complex water management system in the arid Colorado high country, featuring several upland catchments like Langholen Reservoir, Cole Reservoir, and Dale Reservoir. These are connected by a network of gravity-fed watercourses including Big Lake Ditch, Rohan Ditch, and Dale Ditch, which divert natural flows across the rugged terrain of the Williams Fork Mountains. This 2016 survey captures the intersection of conservation land and historic hydraulic engineering. Recreationists can trace the Williams Peak Trail as it ascends toward Williams Peak, while the county line between Grand and Summit counties follows the crest of the Williams Divide.