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1977 Map of Dome Peak

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Dome Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Flat Tops dominate this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of Garfield, Routt, and Eagle counties converge. This 1970s survey captures a wilderness-managed portion of the White River National Forest, characterized by a complex network of alpine lakes such as Keener Lake, Solitary Lake, and McMillan Lake. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations, including Dome Peak and Derby Peak, which overlook the headwaters of the North Fork and South Fork Derby Creek.

Water management in this high country is evidenced by the Lion Basin Ditch and Derby Ditch, which trace the contours of the Derby Mesa. These man-made features alongside ancient routes like the Ute Trail illustrate the historical human efforts to navigate and utilize the resources of the Flat Tops Wilderness. The map provides a detailed record of the trails and water systems as they existed before modern land-use shifts.