2022 Map of Rifle Falls

About this map

The drainage of E Rifle Cr and Dial Rifle Cr defines this reach of the western slope, where the high plateau of Coulter Mesa meets the managed timber and recreation lands of the White River National Forest. The landscape is a network of historic access routes, from the main New Castle - Buford Rd to functional transit paths like the W. Elk Stock Driveway Trl and the Cherry Creek Connector Trl. At the southern edge of the survey, the Rifle Gap Reservoir provides a significant water management landmark below the settlement area of Elk Park. This map details the complex system of forest roads and trails, such as the Fayville Ohv Trl and the Snowmobile Shed at the head of Beef Draw, reflecting the area's transition from stock driving and resource extraction to modern recreational use.