2016 Map of Ninemile Hill

About this map

The Little Snake River meanders through the heart of this Moffat County landscape, defining the topography of the northwestern Colorado high desert. The map captures a transition from the river bottom at Sellers Hole to the dramatic elevation gains along the Godiva Rim. This 2016 survey documents the sparse network of county roads, such as Co RD 21 and Co RD 71, that provide access to this remote ranching and grazing land. The settlement of Great Divide sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a rare point of reference in an area dominated by named geographical depressions and heights. Notable terrain features like Ninemile Basin and Bald Mountain Basin illustrate the complex drainage patterns feeding into the river and local draws, including Shaffers Draw in the north.