2018 Map of Slate Mountain

About this map

The South Fork American River carves through the southern half of this landscape, anchoring a network of steep canyons and timbered ridges within the Eldorado National Forest. The map documents a transition from the water-rich highlands of Pino Grande and Old Pino to the developed pockets near the Swansboro Country Airport. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Finnon Reservoir, Larsen Reservoir, and the small Mill Pond near the southern boundary. Significant topographic features like Slate Mountain, Cable Point, and Independence Point rise above deep drainages such as Long Canyon and Rock Creek. The road network, including the Rock Creek Loop and Cable Road, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated settlements like Fairbanks, Soapweed, and Deer View across the high-elevation terrain.