2013 Map of Northgate

About this map

Northgate sits at a critical geographic junction on this Wyoming-Colorado border survey, where the high plains of North Park meet the rising slopes of the Routt National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its complex water-management network, featuring numerous hand-cut ditches such as the Canadian Ditch, Newport Ditch, and Cumberland Ditch that draw from the Canadian River and North Platte River. The settlement pattern is sparse, revolving around isolated outposts like the Quaintance Ranch and the small junction at Three Way. Evidence of the region’s outdoor recreation and land use is found in the extensive trail systems, including the Camp Creek OHV Trail and the Pinkham Mountain Loop Trail, which wind around prominent peaks like Dean Peak and Watson Mountain.