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2000 Map of Farwell Mountain

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Farwell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The high-elevation drainage of the Elk River defines this portion of the Routt National Forest, where the landscape is carved by steep canyons and alpine creeks. Around Hinman Park and the settlement of Hinman, the confluence of the North Fork and Middle Fork created a natural hub for forest management, anchored by the Seedhouse Guard Sta and the Seedhouse locality. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward Farwell Mountain and Dome Peak, with numerous spring-fed tributaries like Silver City Creek and King Solomon Creek cutting through unsurveyed protracted blocks.

The presence of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Mount Zirkel Wilderness indicates a region preserved for its primitive character. Notable geological and recreational features include Hole-in-Wall Canyon, Boulder Park, and the Swamp Park Trail. The map documents a network of forest roads and trails that provided access to these remote reaches long before modern development, preserving the footprint of early 20th-century forest administration.