Loading map...

2016 Map of Sand Creek Pass

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sand Creek Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bull Mountain and its surrounding high-altitude terrain dominate this 2016 survey along the border of Colorado and Wyoming. Within the Roosevelt National Forest, the landscape is defined by steep ridges and distinctive geologic features like Mushroom Rock and Honeymoon Ridge. A singular human mark is found at the Roy Sweetland Grave near the western edge of the quadrangle, a point of significant interest for local history researchers.

The map reveals an intricate network of forest roads and trails, such as Bull Mtn Rd and Packers Road, which provide access to the various drainage basins. Water management in this high-country environment is evident through the presence of Wilson Ditch, while natural water sources like Jimmy Creek Spring and the headwaters of Sand Cr carve through the foothills. This modern topographic record captures the area's transition from the Wyoming Flats to the prominent heights of Boulder Ridge.