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2019 Map of Freeman Reservoir

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Freeman Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates the high-altitude landscape of this Moffat County region, where the Elkhead Mountains rise to prominent peaks. The hydrology of the area is defined by the headwaters of Fortification Creek, which splits into the N Fork Fortification Cr and S Fork Fortification Cr. These drainages, alongside Little Cottonwood Cr and Willow Cr, create a complex network of seasonal and perennial waterways that have historically supported grazing and timber interests.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the presence of Freeman Reservoir and Martin Cull Reservoir. High points like Mt Welba, Mt Oliphant, and Black Mtn provide significant landmarks for navigation. While mostly undeveloped, the presence of Lost Park and a network of named tracks like Bears Ears and Routt Forest Dr indicate a landscape utilized for forest access and resource management.