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2017 Map of Boulder Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Boulder Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Boulder Mountain and the surrounding Cache National Forest define this high-altitude landscape in the Monte Cristo Range. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of water sources and complex drainage systems, including the Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork Canyon and the notable Elk Valley Divide. Numerous springs, such as Goldwater Spring and Humming Bird Spring, are distributed throughout the timbered slopes and meadows, indicating the importance of water management in this high country.

Evidence of seasonal land use and recreation is visible through the many winter sports trails and forest roads. The map details paths such as the Sinks Trail Winter Sport and Curtis Creek Snowmobile route. Local landmarks like Pleasant Valley, Squaw Flat, and Little Peavine suggest a history of grazing and timber extraction, while features like Sow Hole and Boar Hole point to specific natural depressions or livestock watering holes used by generations of ranchers.