2013 Map of Sheep Mountain

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape along the border of Gunnison and Hinsdale counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including the Little Cimarron River, Big Blue Cr, and Fall Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates a wilderness primarily accessed by foot and pack trails, such as the Big Blue Creek Trl 9232.0 and the Little Cimarron Trl 6229.0. Distinctive high-country features like Sheep Mountain and High Mesa rise above timberline, while flatter openings like Johnson Park, Fire Park, and Big Park suggest natural clearings in the forest. Human infrastructure is limited to backcountry sites like the Big Blue Campground, emphasizing the area's role as a protected natural corridor. The presence of Slide Lake and various ephemeral draws reflects the complex hydrology of this part of the Western Slope.