2011 Map of Pool Table Mountain

About this map

Pool Table Mountain and Palmer Mesa dominate this high-altitude landscape in Saguache County, where a complex network of seasonal creeks and gulches defines the local geography. The area's land use is marked by a series of open spaces or "parks," including Divide Park, Middle Park, and Fish Park, which historically served as key landmarks for navigation and grazing. Remnants of human activity are anchored by Hansons Mill in the west and Fremonts Camp to the northeast, points that suggest the region's legacy of timber work and high-country exploration. Drainage patterns are intricate, with headwaters such as Difficult Creek, East Fork Alder Creek, and Embargo Creek carving through the terrain. A system of Forest Service roads, including the Alder Creek Rd and USFS Rd 600, provides the primary access to these remote mountain reaches.