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2019 Map of Cottonwood Pass

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cottonwood Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

White River National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Garfield and Eagle counties. The terrain is defined by a complex system of drainage basins and ridges, centered on the strategic crossing at Cottonwood Pass. This area is characterized by steep-walled gulches and prominent landforms such as Gobbler Knob, Spruce Ridge, and the distinct overlook at The Eagle Nest above Glenwood Canyon.

Water resources are concentrated in small catchments and named springs, including the Von Springs Reservoir Number 1 and Slaughter Spring. The map documents a network of primitive and forest roads like Cottonwood Pass Rd and Red Hill Rd that navigate the varied elevations from Dock Flats to the Cottonwood Divide. This 2019 survey provides an essential view of the contemporary wilderness infrastructure and topographic character of this portion of the Colorado Rockies.