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2016 Map of Crystal Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Crystal Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Roosevelt National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Colorado, where the eastern edges of the Mummy Range meet the complex drainage basins of the Front Range. The map centers on the small settlement of Box Prairie, an area defined by its proximity to Box Prairie Creek and the high vantage of White Pine Lookout. This 2016 survey provides a detailed view of the modern trail and forest road systems that have replaced older routes, including the Donner Pass Trail and the Lookout Mountain Trail.

Significant peaks and ridgelines like Crystal Mountain, Bulwark Ridge, and West White Pine Mountain dominate the topography. The intricate network of gulches—such as Poverty Gulch and Harlan Gulch—highlights the erosional patterns of the local tributaries like Buckhorn Creek and Cascade Creek. This document is a vital resource for understanding the modern footprint of wilderness management and recreational infrastructure in Larimer County.