2017 Map of Elkhorn Point

About this map

The North Platte River winds through the high-altitude terrain of the Medicine Bow Mountains, carving the prominent North Gate Canyon. This rugged landscape is defined by the high peaks and ridge lines of the Medicine Bow National Forest, where the state line divides Wyoming's Carbon County from Colorado's Jackson County. Significant natural landmarks including Prospect Mtn, Deerhorn Point, and Independence Mtn dominate the topography. The presence of irrigation features such as Henry Ditch alongside natural bodies like Spring Lake and Long Lake illustrates the early management of water resources in this mountain environment. Along the western edge, Big Cr and the remote Big Creek Rd mark the transition toward the valley floor, while the Sixmile Gap provides a notable passage through the mountains near the confluence of Sixmile Cr.