2012 Map of Elk Mountain

About this map

Elk Mountain and its surrounding ranchlands are the focal point of this Carbon County survey, situated where the Medicine Bow River winds through the high plains. The map details a landscape defined by the intersection of early pioneer infrastructure and modern transportation, featuring the historic Old Government Trl and the Elk Mountain Cem. A network of irrigation works, including Alpha Ditch and Tableland Ditch, underscores the importance of water management in this arid region, supporting numerous family operations such as the Garretson Ranch, Boles Ranch, and McKee Ranch. To the north, the Saddleback Hills and the Rattlesnake Pass Rd corridor trace the movement of travel across the terrain, while the local streets of the town of Elk Mountain, including Main St, provide a record of the community's layout.