2019 Map of Buffalo Peak

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in Jackson County, defined by a complex system of water management and high-country peaks. The drainage patterns are heavily modified by historic water infrastructure, including the Slack Ditch, W Buffalo Ditch, and Van Batter Ditch, which redirect snowmelt through the high basins. Notable landmarks like Buffalo Peak and Buffalo Ridge overlook a series of natural and man-made water bodies such as Kathleen Lake, Ninegar Reservoir, and the remote Disappointment Lake. This area south of Buffalo Pass shows a landscape deeply tied to water rights and timber management. The map reveals the intricate network of alpine lakes, including the Arapaho Lakes and Deep Lake, alongside established forest clearings like Bundy Park, illustrating the remote character of the northern Colorado Rockies.