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2016 Map of Buffalo Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds along the high ridgelines of the Park Range, following the boundary between Jackson and Routt counties. This alpine corridor within the Routt National Forest is defined by a series of prominent peaks and high-elevation basins, including Soda Mtn, Buffalo Mtn, and Horse Thief Peak. At the center of the sheet, Buffalo Pass serves as a critical crossing point over the Continental Divide.

Water is abundant in this high country, which feeds the headwaters of numerous drainages. To the west, the W Fork Fish Creek and Soda Creek systems carve through the landscape, while the eastern slopes drain into Little Grizzly Creek. High-altitude lakes such as Summit Lake, Lake Dinosaur, and Round Mountain Lake are scattered throughout the glacial cirques, reflecting the area's role as a vital watershed for the surrounding Colorado valleys.