2013 Map of Slide Mountain

About this map

Slide Mountain and the high country along the Moffat and Routt County line are the central focus of this 2013 topographic survey. Part of the Routt National Forest, the landscape is defined by its water management systems and high peaks like Buck Mountain and Agner Mountain. Several man-made waterways, including the Tipton Ditch, McKinley Ditch Number 1, and McKinley Ditch Number 2, demonstrate the historical reliance on complex irrigation to manage resources between basins. For recreation and access, the map details established pathways such as the Bears Ears Trail, Sawmill Trail, and the North Fork Elkhead Trail, which weave through drainage systems like Long Gulch and Cottonwood Gulch. Smaller water bodies like Angel Spring and the Anderson Reservoir are tucked into the drainages of Elkhead Creek, providing essential landmarks for navigation and local land use.