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2011 Map of Sheep Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sheep Mountain dominates this portion of the Colorado high country, serving as a literal high point in a landscape defined by its intricate drainage systems. The Little Cimarron River and the East Fork Cimarron River carve deep paths through the western and central sections, while Big Blue Creek flows through the eastern reaches. The presence of Big Blue Campground near Co RD 865 indicates the area's role as a destination for outdoor recreation within the forest.

Evidence of local infrastructure is concentrated along the northern borders, where routes like Co RD 864 provide access to the drainages. Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex, marked by features such as Slide Lake and the prominent High Mesa. The map captures a high-elevation wilderness where the naming of remote features like Fire Park and Firebox Creek reflects the historic management and character of these mountain lands.