2016 Map of Spruce Mountain

About this map

Spruce Mountain serves as a prominent geographic hub where three massive public lands converge: the White River National Forest, the Grand Mesa National Forest, and the Gunnison National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is characterized by a complex network of drainage basins and ridges, including the notable Buzzard Divide and Muddy Basin. The area is deeply dissected by numerous watercourses such as Owens Creek, Crooked Cr, and the E Fork Little Muddy Cr. Access through this high country is documented via a series of established routes like the Power Line Trail, Burn Trail, and the Oil Mountain Loop Trail, reflecting the land's management for both utility and recreation. Smaller topographic features like No Good Park, Logpile Flat, and Mule Park dot the terrain, providing specific landmarks for those navigating the backcountry between Oil Well Mtn and Ruth Mtn.