2013 Map of Yampa

About this map

Yampa and Phippsburg anchor this high-altitude landscape in Routt County, where the Yampa River and Bear River converge amidst a complex network of ranching irrigation. The map reveals the intricate water management required for this high-country agriculture, featuring structures like the Palisades Ditch, N Hunt Cr Ditch, and Burnt Mesa Ditch. These engineered waterways parallel natural drainage systems like Watson Cr and Meadowbrook Cr to sustain the local valley floor. To the west, the prominent flat-topped Devils Grave Mesa rises above the forks of Hunt Cr, while the eastern horizon is defined by Green Ridge and the Whiteley-Nelson Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Yampa Cem north of the main settlement, along with local landmarks such as Finger Rock and the Eagle Rock Lakes to the southeast.