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2010 Map of Wapiti Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wapiti Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wapiti Peak serves as a central landmark in this high-elevation corner of Moffat County, where the terrain is defined by prominent ridges and seasonal drainages. The landscape is dominated by the massive Elk Springs Ridge to the north and Pinyon Ridge to the southwest, reflecting the remote, high-desert character of the Western Slope. These uplands are dissected by a network of ephemeral watercourses including North Fork Sagebrush Creek and Crooked Wash, which funnel runoff through the arid valley floors.

The mapping reveals a network of unimproved roads and tracks tracing the contours of Stagebrush Draw and the edges of Coal Creek. These paths suggest a land use centered on ranching and energy exploration, common to this part of the Colorado Plateau. The sparsity of named settlements highlights the area's isolation, where geographic features like ridges and peaks are the primary navigational anchors for those working or traversing this territory.