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2011 Map of Buck Point

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Buck Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Elkhead Mountains dominate this high-country landscape in Routt County, where drainage networks like the South Fork Slater Creek and its tributary, the West Prong South Fork Slater Creek, carve through the complex terrain. The topography is defined by prominent summits such as Bears Ears Peaks, Black Mountain, and Sawtooth Mountain. These peaks overlook a network of seasonal roads and forest routes, including Routt Forest Dr and Routt Forest Loop, which provide access to the high elevations.

Outdoor recreation and forestry use are evident at sites like Sawmill Creek Campground and the open spaces of Sawtooth Park. The map captures the hydrological significance of the area, tracing the headwaters of the Roaring Fork, Sawmill Creek, and Cataract Creek. These watercourses flow from the shadow of Buck Point, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Colorado backcountry for decades.