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2013 Map of Shield Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Shield Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Little Snake River and its multiple tributaries, including the S Fork Little Snake River and Middle Fork Little Snake River, carve a complex drainage system through this high-elevation landscape. The settlement of Three Forks and the nearby Three Forks Ranch sit at the northern edge of the map, where the various river forks converge. This area is characterized by dramatic topographic rises, anchored by Shield Mountain and Three Forks Mountain.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Three Forks Cem preserved near the river junction, while backcountry researchers can trace early transit routes like the Oliver Creek Trail 1147.1A and Burton Creek Trail 1192.1. Much of the southern and central terrain is protected within the Routt National Forest, featuring landmarks such as Deadhorse Ridge and City Mountain that define the watershed between Tennessee Cr and Johnson Cr.