2016 Map of Teal Lake

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates the western portion of this high-elevation landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation ditches and reservoirs defines the local water management history. Named systems like the Columbine Ditch, Staples Ditch Number 1, and Lucky Penny Ditch reveal the vital infrastructure built to channel snowmelt across the terrain. High-altitude meadows and clearings such as Newcomb Park are surrounded by prominent drainages including Chedsey Cr and Little Grizzly Cr. This 2016 survey documents a backcountry region accessible via routes like the Grizzly Helena Trail and Newcomb Creek Trail, where land use is split between protected forest and the open expanses of Mexican Ridge. The map captures the specialized alpine hydrology of Jackson County, showcasing remote water bodies like Teal Lake and Sawmill Lake.