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1977 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Sugarloaf Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

White River National Forest and the Flat Tops Mountain Wilderness dominate this high-elevation landscape on the border of Garfield and Eagle counties. The topography is defined by significant peaks like Sugarloaf Mountain and Porphyry Mountain, giving way to the Derby Mesa in the northeast. Water management and wildlife conservation are central to the area's character, evidenced by the expansive Dotsero Wildlife Area (State) and numerous high-country water sources such as Willow Lake and Horse Lake.

Transport and access in this mid-1970s environment rely on a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails cutting through the forest. The southeastern corner provides a sharp contrast to the wilderness, where the Colorado River flows alongside the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. Near the western edge, the Riland Community Center serves as a lone marker of local social infrastructure amidst the drainages of Sweetwater Creek and Tucker Draw.