2019 Map of Woody Creek

About this map

The Roaring Fork River valley carves through this portion of Pitkin County, serving as the central corridor for the Rio Grande Trail and numerous water management systems. The complex network of irrigation features, including the Walker Wonder Ditch, Wheatley Western Ditch, and Salvation Ditch, illustrates the long history of water engineering required to sustain mountain agriculture and development. On the valley floor, the Wheatley Cem sits near the original Snowmass settlement, while the modern growth of Snowmass Village and the proximity of the Aspen Airport signal the area's contemporary evolution. To the north and east, the landscape rises sharply into the White River National Forest, defined by prominent summits such as Sloane Peak and Triangle Peak. The map also captures the transition between Eagle and Pitkin counties along the high ridges of the Arbaney-Kittle area.