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2016 Map of Blacktail Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Blacktail Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Yampa River carves through this high-altitude landscape, anchoring a valley where aviation and recreation meet ranching traditions. Lake Catamount dominates the northern basin, flanked by the Pleasant Valley and Lucky L Ranch Airport facilities, suggesting the area's development as a contemporary mountain retreat. To the west, Marshall Ridge and the Yellow Jacket Pass mark significant high points for travelers moving between the valley floor and the surrounding peaks.

The eastern half of the map transitions into the protected terrain of the Routt National Forest, where a dense network of trails like the Sarvis Cr trail and Lone Pine Trl navigate the slopes of Blacktail Mountain. In the south, the community of Lakeside sits near the river's edge, while specialized forest roads such as Black Rock Point Trl and Willow Island Trl provide access to the area's many creeks and overlooks, including Woodchuck Hill.