2019 Map of Buffalo Pass

About this map

Buffalo Pass serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide separates the watersheds of Routt and Jackson counties. The area is dominated by the steep terrain of the Park Range, characterized by a dense concentration of alpine lakes such as Summit Lake, Jonah Lake, and the uniquely named Lake Dinosaur. The drainage patterns are complex, with headwaters like N Fork Fish Cr and S Fork Soda Cr carving deep paths away from the divide. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the center of the sheet, tracing the ridgelines between Soda Mtn and Buffalo Mtn. This layout illustrates a protected wilderness environment within the Routt National Forest, where natural landmarks like Horse Thief Peak and Round Mtn provide significant vertical relief.