2013 Map of Clark

About this map

The Elk River valley serves as the central artery for this portion of the Routt National Forest, where the settlements of Clark and Glen Eden are situated. The landscape is defined by its complex irrigation network, featuring the Murphy Ditch, Frantz Ditch, and Sand Cr Ditch, which redirect water from the river and its tributaries to support high-altitude agriculture. To the east and west, the terrain rises sharply toward landmarks like McAlpin Mountain and Mount Candy. A notable human-made crossing, the Moon Hill Bridge, connects local routes over the river near Moon Hill. The map also details the dramatic topography of Willow Creek Canyon and the dauntingly named Impassable Canyon, illustrating the narrow, steep-walled corridors that separate the high peaks from the meadowlands.