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1980 Map of Tyler Mountain

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Tyler Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Routt National Forest and Arapaho National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape of Grand County, defined by a complex network of drainage basins and mountain trails. The topographic center is marked by Red Dirt Reservoir (Mc Mahon Res No 2), which serves as a vital water catchment for Red Dirt Creek. The surrounding terrain rises sharply toward Tyler Mountain, where narrow pathways like the Silver Creek Trail (Jeep) and various pack trails navigate the steep slopes.

Evidence of local resource use is visible at Gravel Pit North, while the presence of the Smith Ditch suggests early efforts to divert water through the undulating hills. Numerous tributaries, including Buffalo Creek, Milk Creek, and the forks of Deer Creek, carve through the forest, illustrating the natural water-shedding patterns that dictate the movement of both people and wildlife in this part of the Colorado Rockies.