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2022 Map of Fortification

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Fortification
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Fortification Rocks stands as a prominent geological landmark in this high-altitude landscape of northwestern Colorado. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of the Elkhead Mountains, where the N Fork Fortification Cr and S Fork Fortification Cr converge into the main channel of Fortification Cr. This area of Moffat County shows a transition between the northern reaches of the Fourmile Cr valley and the expansive ridge systems to the west.

Remote and sparsely settled, the region is navigated via a network of rural routes such as Co RD 101 and Co RD 38. The presence of the County Road 38 Trl suggests a landscape dedicated to ranching and resource management. The intricate contouring around Mud Spring Draw illustrates the complex erosion patterns characteristic of this part of the Colorado plateau, providing a clear record of the area's physical geography in the early twenty-first century.