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2011 Map of Freeman Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Freeman Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Elkhead Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve through the terrain of Moffat County. The hydrology of the area is defined by significant impoundments such as Freeman Reservoir and Martin Cull Reservoir, which are supported by Freeman Dam and Cull Dam respectively. These water sources anchor local recreation and infrastructure, feeding into complex drainage systems like North Fork Fortification Creek and South Fork Fortification Creek.

Seasonal use and wilderness management are evident through the presence of the John Sherman Organization Camp and several public areas including Freeman Campground and Freeman Picnic Ground. The northern reach of the map shows a network of named roads like Routt Forest Dr and Game Reserve Dr, which provide access to notable peaks such as Mount Welba and Mount Oliphant. This survey illustrates the 21st-century balance between water management and forest access in northwestern Colorado.