2016 Map of Bears Ears Peaks

About this map

The Routt National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in Colorado, where the distinctive Bears Ears Peaks rise above a network of expansive upland meadows known locally as parks. These open areas, including Slater Park, Grizzly Park, Adams Park, and California Park, represent a historical pattern of seasonal land use and grazing within the Elkhead Mountains. The map traces a complex system of drainage and movement, with the Bears Ears Trail and Grizzly Park Trail providing the primary routes through the timber and along waterways like Slater Cr and Elkhead Cr. Prominent summits such as Columbus Mtn, Sawtooth Mtn, and Sugar Loaf Mtn anchor the terrain, while smaller features like Cold Spring and Hole-in-the-wall Cr mark specific points of interest for those navigating this high country. The survey illustrates the intersection of Forest Service management and natural topography at the edge of the Routt and Moffat county lines.