2013 Map of Elk Springs

About this map

Elk Springs serves as the central hub of this Moffat County region, as it appeared in the early 1980s. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of arid-region drainages, most notably East Fork Wolf Creek and Coal Creek. These waterways have helped shape the local geography, creating distinctive features like Winter Valley and the winding Winter Valley Gulch. High points such as Pinyon Ridge overlook the surrounding terrain, including Buffalo Gulch and McAndrews Gulch. The road network is anchored by Us-40 E, with gravel and dirt routes such as Deer Valley Rd and Bear Valley Rd branching out into the backcountry. For researchers of Northwest Colorado, this document reveals the placement of rural infrastructure and natural landmarks before decades of subsequent environmental change.