2019 Map of Sawmill Mountain

About this map

White River National Forest lands dominate this part of Rio Blanco County, characterized by a network of drainage systems including Little Beaver Creek and the eponymous Sawmill Creek. The map documents a transition in land use and topography, from the high points of Sawmill Mountain and Dickerville Ridge down to the watering hole of Big Lick Reservoir. Evidence of industrial history is visible in the north with the Coal/Uranium Cutoff, while recreation and traditional access are preserved via the Columbine Trail and the Oak Ridge horse trail. The presence of Columbine Station and Hay Park suggests early forest management and grazing hubs within this high-altitude landscape.