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2013 Map of Elkhorn Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Elkhorn Mountain stands as a primary landmark in this high-altitude reach of Routt National Forest during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of forest service trails, including the lengthy Elkhorn Trail 1149.1 and the Whiskey Creek Trail, which navigate the steep drainage basins of the Middle Fork Little Snake River. The area's nomenclature reflects early ranching or exploration history, seen in named open spaces like Whiskey Park, Little Red Park, and Big Red Park.

Water management and local history are marked by the McCargar Reservoir and the presence of the Dead Mexican Park Cem near Dead Mexican Park. The terrain varies from prominent summits like City Mountain and Butter Hill to depressed landforms such as the Circle Bar Basin. This map captures a modern snapshot of a protected forest landscape, where primary access is limited to a system of unpaved forest roads and named trails crossing creeks like King Solomon Cr and Summit Cr.