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2017 Map of Divide Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Divide Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Medicine Bow National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Carbon County, where the hydrological spine of the continent dictates the flow of every drainage. The Continental Divide winds through the northern and eastern sections of the quadrangle, serving as the literal high point for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Wyoming Portion. This rugged watershed is defined by the headwaters of several major tributaries, including N Fork Savery Cr and E Fork Savery Cr, which carve through deep timber and mountain parks.

Evidence of high-country management and recreation is visible via the network of forest access, such as Secondary Forest Road 453 and Jack Creek Rd. Landmarks like Divide Peak, Dexter Peak, and the Twin Groves Reservoir provide essential orientation in this wilderness. Open spaces like Mc Lain Park and Joes Park break up the dense forest cover, indicating the varied terrain typical of the Sierra Madre Range.