Old logging site?

[Finch]

Does this scream logging site to anyone else or just some kind of crazy backcountry road system? East of the creek. I came across this in my map scouting. This is CO. There is a creek that borders the thick timber and the more open area close to the roads. This is not a wilderness area so I'm afraid ATV traffic may be heavy here. I realize no one can answer that but back to my original question. Look like a logging site?

 

[KHNC]

Find it on Google Earth and use the history slide.

 

[Finch]

Find it on Google Earth and use the history slide.

Now there's an idea! Admittedly, not the best at google earth but do know how to do that. The image quality has definitely improved throughout the years. Thanks

 

[wytx]

Yes

 

[Customweld]

Most definitely a log sale. The lines are skid trails and the bigger openings that the lead to are log landings where they processed and loaded trucks.

 

[BCSojourner]

Here are a couple of recommendations-hope they are helpful. To determine volume of ATV traffic, you can typically access the USFS travel map for this Ranger District via the applicable Forest website. CalTopo which is a free download also frequently has this information that you can use in conjunction with GE, although their travel route information may not be as recent or accurate as the Forest travel map. Although this area has a road system that was obviously developed for timber harvest and management, many of these roads, including the primary access or "trunk" road may now be gated and closed to motorized use to provide a wildlife habitat buffer. A USFS travel map for the area and/or CalTopo should indicate current access status. You may be able to contact the local District Ranger office and acquire a hard-copy travel map directly from them. There are also hunt unit maps available for hunt units in CO that are well-done, available in many locations (not sure about ordering on-line), and fairly accurate with regard to travel and access route status. This is all stuff you can do from your home before you ever put boots on the ground.

 

[Finch]

Here are a couple of recommendations-hope they are helpful. To determine volume of ATV traffic, you can typically access the USFS travel map for this Ranger District via the applicable Forest website. CalTopo which is a free download also frequently has this information that you can use in conjunction with GE, although their travel route information may not be as recent or accurate as the Forest travel map. Although this area has a road system that was obviously developed for timber harvest and management, many of these roads, including the primary access or "trunk" road may now be gated and closed to motorized use to provide a wildlife habitat buffer. A USFS travel map for the area and/or CalTopo should indicate current access status. You may be able to contact the local District Ranger office and acquire a hard-copy travel map directly from them. There are also hunt unit maps available for hunt units in CO that are well-done, available in many locations (not sure about ordering on-line), and fairly accurate with regard to travel and access route status. This is all stuff you can do from your home before you ever put boots on the ground.

Thanks for this! Looking into this now.