2016 Map of Woody Creek

About this map

Snowmass Village and the valley of the Roaring Fork River anchor this mountain landscape within the White River National Forest. The map documents a sophisticated network of early irrigation and water management, featuring historic infrastructure like the Kester Ditch, Arbaney Ditch, and Wheatley-Western Ditch that traverse the gulches and divides. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the river corridor and the banks of Snowmass Creek, where the Wheatley Cem and the community of Woody Creek reflect the local history of this region. The terrain is marked by significant vertical relief, rising toward Sloane Peak and Triangle Peak. Transport routes including the Rio Grande Trail and the Aspen Airport illustrate the modern evolution of travel through this high-altitude corridor, while local landmarks such as Watson Divide and Red Canyon define the area's physical geography.