2010 Map of Elk Springs

About this map

Elk Springs serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in Moffat County, situated at a junction of regional roads including Bear Valley Rd and Deer Valley Rd. The topography is defined by the massive structural features of Elk Springs Ridge and Piñon Ridge, which dictate the drainage patterns for numerous seasonal waterways. The drainage network includes East Fork Wolf Creek to the west and Coal Creek to the east, carving deep incisions such as Elk Springs Draw and Winter Valley Gulch. These features reflect the erosion-shaped character of northwestern Colorado, where wide valleys like Winter Valley are separated by prominent limestone or sandstone ridges. The map captures the sparse settlement pattern and rural road infrastructure, including several county routes that link these remote ranching or energy-producing areas to the wider region.