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2013 Map of Byers Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Byers Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Byers Peak and Saint Louis Peak anchor this high-elevation terrain within the Arapaho National Forest, where the complex water management systems of the Front Range are clearly visible. The landscape is defined by substantial engineering projects like the Henderson Tunl and the August P Gumlick Tunnel, which facilitate water transport across the high country. These underground structures are complemented by surface works including the Water Board Aqueduct and Steelman Aqueduct.

The watershed of the Continental Divide separates the headwaters of Williams Fork from the drainages of Saint Louis Cr and Vasquez Cr. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the trail network used for both recreation and forest management, featuring the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail NST and numerous access routes such as Keyser Ridge Trail 19 and Mount Nystrom Trail 13. High alpine basins contain Horseshoe Lake and McQueary Lake, highlighting the glaciated topography that characterizes this portion of the Rockies.