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2016 Map of Davis Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Davis Peak stands as the geographic center of this high-elevation mountain landscape, situated at the boundary of Routt National Forest. The map documents a complex system of drainage and alpine lakes along the Park Range, where the headwaters of the Encampment River and the N Fork N Platte River begin their descent. High-altitude meadows or "parks" are a defining characteristic of this terrain, including Damfino Park, Buffalo Park, and Stump Park, which likely served as seasonal grazing or landmark areas for early travelers through the range.

A network of established backcountry routes like the Buffalo Ridge Trail and Seven Lakes Trail provide the primary access to remote water bodies such as Lake Eileen, Gem Lake, and the clustered Seven Lakes. The transition from the Park Range into the Sierra Madre at the southern edge of the sheet illustrates the geological complexity of the Continental Divide region. This 2016 record preserves the naming conventions of these summits and drainages, such as Red Elephant Mtn and Damfino Cr, as they are recognized in modern wilderness management.