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2011 Map of Saddle Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Saddle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The West Fork San Juan River carves through this high-elevation landscape in Mineral County, serving as a primary corridor for settlement and recreation. In the valley floor, the West Fork Ranch sits near the T Lazy T Reservoir, illustrating the area's reliance on managed water systems like the Snowball Ditch and Chapson Ditch. The presence of the McCoy Cemetery provides a rare genealogical anchor in this sparsely populated territory, while the isolated Blacks Mine near Omaha Creek points to historical mineral exploration.

Prominent landforms such as Saddle Mountain and Sheep Mountain dominate the terrain, creating natural basins for high lakes and parks. Recreational development is evident through established sites like the Wolf Creek Campground and West Fork Campground, alongside private sporting landmarks like the Rod and Gun Club Lake. The mapping of small clearings such as Allen Park and Poison Park reflects the traditional naming of usable meadowlands amidst the dense forest and drainage networks of Turkey Creek and Wolf Creek.