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2011 Map of Dome Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dome Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dome Peak and Flat Top Mountain dominate this high-elevation landscape in Garfield County, defining a region where water management and wilderness recreation intersect. The network of drainage is complex, with the North Fork Derby Creek, Middle Fork Derby Creek, and South Fork Derby Creek converging as they flow off the steep slopes. Human imprint on this terrain is focused on water diversion and transit, notably via the Lion Basin Ditch and South Derby Ditch, which channel resources across the high plateaus.

Remote gathering spots like the Gothic Picnic Ground near North Fork Cedar Creek suggest a long-standing tradition of backcountry access. Alpine features like Trail Rider Pass and Derby Mesa provide specific points of interest for those tracing historical trails or surveying the divide between the Cabin Creek and Derby Creek basins. Scattered high-country lakes, including Emerald Lake, Solitary Lake, and McMillan Lake, dot the basins between the primary peaks.