2011 Map of Slide Mountain

About this map

Slide Mountain and Buck Mountain dominate this high-country landscape in Routt County, where the topography is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Yampa River watershed. The map details a sophisticated network of early 21st-century irrigation infrastructure essential for high-altitude ranching, including the Tipton Ditch and the dual channels of McKinley Ditch Number 1 and McKinley Ditch Number 2. Water management is further evidenced by Anderson Reservoir and the accompanying Anderson Dam, which capture runoff from the surrounding peaks. The area is intersected by a grid of rural routes such as County Rd 18 and County Rd 76, providing access to the various forks of Elkhead Creek and Dry Fork Little Bear Creek. This survey illustrates the contemporary balance of mountain terrain and the engineered water systems required to support the local land use.