2019 Map of Byers Peak

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the spine of this high-altitude landscape within the Arapaho National Forest, where the border of Grand and Clear Creek counties follows the jagged crest. Centered on Byers Peak, the terrain is marked by a complex drainage system including Kinney Creek, Saint Louis Creek, and the Williams Fork. Significant elevation points like Bills Peak, Saint Louis Peak, and Mt Nystrom dominate the horizon, connected by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Beneath the alpine surface, the August P Gumlick Tunnel represents a major piece of water-diversion engineering, cutting through the Continental Mountains to transport water from the western slope. Notable basins such as Saint Louis Lake and Vásquez Lake sit tucked below the ridges, providing a clear picture of the hydrological patterns of the Front Range before the modern century.