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2022 Map of The Seven Hermits

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of The Seven Hermits
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The rugged terrain of the White River National Forest south of Eagle is defined by the high elevations of Hardscrabble Mtn and The Seven Hermits. This alpine landscape is etched by a complex system of drainages, including Sawmill Gulch and McKenzie Gulch, which supported historical ranching and water management through a network of ditches and small reservoirs. Distinctive landmarks like Coffin Mtn rise above the gulches, while local water resources such as Yates Reservoir, Hells Hole Reservoir, and McHatton Reservoir point to the area's legacy of high-country irrigation.

The topography is further detailed by numerous named springs like Third Gulch Spring and Hart Spring, essential lifelines for the livestock that historically grazed the Sawatch Range foothills. Modern trails, from the whimsical Star Wars Trl to the challenging Mike's Night Out Trl, follow the old contours of the mountain ridges, providing a contemporary overlay to the traditional landscape of Erickson Ridge and Abrams Ridge.