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2013 Map of Wolf Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wolf Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wolf Mountain and Slippery Sides Mountain anchor this high-altitude landscape in Northwest Colorado, where deep drainages have carved a complex system of gulches and creeks. The terrain is defined by its verticality, transitioning from Rattlesnake Butte in the east to the high peaks of Sand Mountain near the center. The map reveals a network of watercourses including Miller Creek, Chimney Creek, and Wolf Creek that feed into the larger regional basins.

Evidence of rural development appears primarily in the southern reaches, where local paths like Tag Along Trail and Eastridge Trail navigate the foothills. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, such as Butcherknife Gulch and Little Butcherknife Gulch, suggest a history of early ranching or prospecting. These family-named landmarks and geographic features provide a detailed record of the land's utility and character in the early 21st century.