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2011 Map of Elkhorn Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elkhorn Mountain and its surrounding high-elevation parks and basins define this corner of the Routt National Forest area. The landscape is marked by a clear legacy of resource extraction, with the Elkhorn Mine, Whiskey Park Mine, and Little Snake Mine located near the headwaters of numerous creeks. The drainage network is complex, featuring the Middle Fork Little Snake River and several of its tributaries like Whiskey Creek, Pioneer Creek, and King Solomon Creek.

Water management for the region is evident at the Mccargar Reservoir, held by the Mccargar Dam along Smith Creek. High-mountain meadows or 'parks' such as Big Red Park, Little Red Park, and Crane Park offer distinct breaks in the terrain. A notable cultural landmark is the Dead Mexican Park Cemetery, situated near a bend in the Forest Service road network. The map also traces various routes including Usfs RD 550 and Co RD 129, which facilitate access across this part of Colorado.