2011 Map of Elk Knob

About this map

Elk Knob stands as a prominent landmark in this Colorado landscape, where a complex network of high-elevation drainages converges toward the Clear Fork. The map reveals a legacy of water management and land use, evidenced by the Clear Fork Ditch and numerous named parks and basins such as Jones Park, Battle Park, and Stove Basin. These "parks" represent the characteristic open mountain meadows of the region, providing vital grazing and transit points through the drainage systems of Little Muddy Creek and Bainard Creek. A series of forest roads, including routes 844 and 856, navigate the southern terrain, connecting the various forks and gulches. The drainage patterns of Rock Creek, Deadhorse Creek, and Gooseberry Creek illustrate the intricate topography of the western slope, where traditional land use and water rights define the geography.