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2022 Map of Carbonate

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Carbonate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Carbonate sits high on the plateau, a focal point for a landscape defined by its network of historic paths and high alpine lakes. This 2022 survey captures the rugged backcountry within the White River National Forest, where the Transfer Trl and Ute Lake Trl serve as the primary conduits through the complex terrain of Tibbetts Ridge and Quartzite Ridge. The area is a mosaic of small water bodies like Yellow Lake and Haypress Lake situated between high summits such as Blair Mountain and Storm King.

Unlike lower elevations, the settlement pattern here is sparse, revolving around the namesake Carbonate and the expansive meadows of Elbow Park. The map provides a contemporary record of established backcountry access routes, including the Grizzly Jeep trail and the Windy Point Bypass Trl, illustrating how recreational and forest management traffic follows the natural contours of the Garfield County highlands.