2017 Map of Elk Mountain SW

About this map

Medicine Bow National Forest dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high elevations of the Medicine Bow Mountains descend toward the Pass Creek Basin. This 2017 survey reveals a complex network of water management features, including the Highland Ditch, Tableland Ditch, and School Section Ditch, which redirect water across the high plains to support local agriculture and ranching operations like those found along Basin Ranch Rd. The Medicine Bow River and its Fork Medicine Bow River wind through the eastern section, creating a riparian corridor alongside the Sederlin Slide. Transportation in this portion of Carbon County is defined by a mix of forest routes and county roads, such as Co Rd 404 and the Medicine Bow Ranger Station Rd, which facilitate access to the timber and grazing lands that have long defined the regional economy.