2017 Map of Mount Ellen

About this map

Mount Ellen Peak dominates this section of the Henry Mountains, a landscape defined by high-altitude ridges and isolated basins. The map illustrates a high-desert terrain where water sources like Birch Spring and McClellan Spring are critical landmarks. Human activity is evidenced by the winding path of Pistol Creek Rd and a designated route leading To Antenna on a high ridge. Historical land use in these elevations is suggested by named depressions and flats, including Bromide Basin and Sawmill Basin, alongside peaks named for early figures such as Kimble and Turner Peak. The network of drainages, from Pistol Creek to Granite Creek, carves through the distinct geology of the S Summit Ridge and Wickiup Ridge, providing a detailed record of the physical geography of Garfield County.