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2016 Map of Freeman Reservoir

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Freeman Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this section of Northwest Colorado, where the high ridges of the Elkhead Mountains rise above the drainage basins of Fourmile Cr and the N Fork Fortification Cr. The landscape is defined by its significant peaks, including Mt Welba, Mt Oliphant, and Black Mtn, providing a clear view of the topographical heights that steer the region's hydrology. Water management and conservation are central to the area's layout, anchored by the Freeman Reservoir and Martin Cull Reservoir.

A network of historic paths and modern access roads like Bears Ears Trail and Fortification Creek Trail weave through the forest, following the natural contours of the land. These routes, alongside names like Sand Point and Lost Park, suggest a long history of seasonal transit and high-altitude resource use. The map also traces various smaller waterways such as Little Cottonwood Cr and Falls Cr, illustrating the intricate headwater systems that feed the larger Colorado river network.