2013 Map of Baxter Pass

About this map

Atchee serves as a key reference point in this high-elevation landscape, situated near the dramatic convergence of Railroad Canyon and Wagon Canyon. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and ridges, where the steep ascent to Baxter Pass is traced by the winding path of Baxter Pass Rd. This area is dominated by deep canyons like Snow Grove Canyon and Hells Hole Canyon, which cut through the uplift towards Grassy Mountain. Water sources are sparse but critical, including Baxter Reservoir and Columbine Spring, which feed the various branches of West Salt Creek. The map documents a complex topography of gulches, such as Sawmill Gulch and its east, middle, and west forks, illustrating the intricate natural drainage patterns of this Colorado-Garfield County border region.