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2016 Map of Wolf Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wolf Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wolf Mountain and Slippery Sides Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape in Routt County, where the topography is defined by a dense network of gulches and seasonal drainages. The area is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, with Rattlesnake Butte and Sand Mtn serving as prominent landmarks. This terrain has long dictated the movement of travel, as seen in the way roads like Co RD 52w and Co RD 50 navigate the complex drainage patterns of Wolf Cr and Salt Cr.

Local history and family names are preserved through features such as Georges Gulch, McCrosky Gulch, and the descriptively named Butcherknife Gulch. The map reveals a land divided by township and range lines, where remote access is maintained via county roads like Co RD 56. The placement of Little Butcherknife Gulch and Meadow Gulch illustrates a landscape where every fold in the earth was significant to early residents and land managers.