2022 Map of Crystal Mountain

About this map

Roosevelt National Forest defines the rugged verticality of this Larimer County landscape, where high-elevation ridges like Bulwark Ridge and Mica-Mine Ridge intersect with a complex network of drainages. The area is characterized by a mix of early 21st-century conservation land and isolated points of interest, such as the Box Prairie settlement and the high White Pine Lookout. Historical movement through these mountains is etched into the terrain via the Donner Pass Trl and Lookout Mountain Trl, connecting landmarks like Crystal Mtn and East White Pine Mtn. The hydrology is particularly intricate here, with the Miller Fork and N Fork Fish Cr carving deep paths through the forest. This map serves as a primary record of the modern backcountry, documenting the naming of specific features like Boiler Hill and the descriptive Basking Dog Road that provide context for local history and land use.