2016 Map of Leon

About this map

Basalt Mountain dominates the eastern half of this landscape, its slopes crisscrossed by the Mill Creek Rim Trail and the Blue Creek Trail within the White River National Forest. The topography drops sharply into the valley of the Roaring Fork River, where the town of Basalt and the community of El Jebel are established. This 2016 survey shows the intricate water management required in this high-altitude environment, from the Home Supply Ditch to high basins containing McNulty Reservoir and Spring Park Reservoir. To the west, the Garfield and Eagle county line bisects the high ground of the Cottonwood Divide. The map detail traces the evolution of these mountain settlements, including the site of Leon along Hooks Spur Rd and the crossroads at Catherine.