2022 Map of Freeman Reservoir

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Elkhead Mountains, where managed timberlands meet the headwaters of several critical drainage systems. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Mt Welba and Mt Oliphant, with water resources carefully managed through sites like Freeman Reservoir and the Martin Cull Reservoir. This 2022 survey captures a transition in forest management and recreation, showing an extensive network of trails and forestry roads, including the Bears Ears Trl and Fortification Creek Trl, that provide access to remote areas like Lost Park. The map documents how the drainage of Willow Creek, Fourmile Creek, and the various forks of Fortification Creek intersect with local infrastructure like Co Rd 38 and numerous forest service routes, reflecting the contemporary balance of conservation and access in northwestern Colorado.