2019 Map of Flatiron Mountain

About this map

White River National Forest and Grand Mesa National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape in Mesa County. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridges, including Flatiron Mtn, Uncle Bob Mtn, and Mosquito Mtn, which separate deep drainages such as Cayton Gulch and Groundhog Gulch. The resource extraction history of the area is evident through several marked points like Well #19 and Well No 20 located on the higher slopes. Modern transportation and recreation routes are depicted through the Sunlight / Powderhorn Area (Snow) and the W Divide/Flagpole (Snow) trails. These winter-access routes connect the high ridges to the valley systems below, illustrating the dual use of the land for both industry and mountain recreation. Smaller water features like Mosquito Lake and various forks of the Little Muddy Gulch provide key landmarks for those tracing the hydrology of the western slope.