2019 Map of Black Mountain

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates the northern landscape of this quadrangle, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by the prominent Black Mtn and the distinct spine of Bighorn Ridge. This area, straddling the border of Park and Fremont counties, showcases a complex drainage system feeding into watercourses like Rye Slough and Thirtyone Mile Cr. To the south, Poncha Park provides a notable clearing amidst the topography, surrounded by a network of rural routes such as Co RD 2 and Co RD 11. The mapping reflects a modern era of land management, where local roads like Bugler Ln and Elk Height Ln provide access to the foothills. For those studying the hydrology of the central Colorado high country, the headwaters of Cottonwood Cr and Gribbles Run illustrate the seasonal flow patterns that shape this environment.