2013 Map of Sawtooth Mountain

About this map

Sawtooth Mountain dominates the high-altitude landscape of Saguache County within the Gunnison National Forest. This 2013 survey illustrates a region defined by complex drainage systems and significant vertical relief, where Cochetopa Cr carves through the dramatic Cochetopa Canyon in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The naming of Townsite Gulch and Homestead Gulch suggests a history of early mountain settlement or land claims, even as the modern map shows the area is primarily managed wilderness. Water management is evident in the southeast corner with the Smith Fold Ditch near Moss Lake, indicating efforts to direct flow from the high country. Other prominent peaks like Agency Peak and Cooper Mountain stand as landmarks over numerous parks and gulches, including Lick Park and Bead Park, which serve as natural basins between the ridges.