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2011 Map of Emerald Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Emerald Lake and Little Emerald Lake dominate this alpine landscape, where the Los Pinos River gathers from numerous high-elevation tributaries. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a terrain defined by dramatic vertical relief and water distribution, from the southern Blue Spruce Canyon to the northern reaches of Buffalo Peak. The map highlights a network of mountain basins and peaks, including Mount Oso and Table Mountain, which frame remote areas like Barebottom Park.

Water features are the primary markers here, with named alpine bodies such as Lake Mary Alice, Half Moon Lake, and Annie Lakes tucked into the glacial topography. The drainage patterns of Flint Creek, Pope Creek, and Lake Creek provide a clear view of the watershed's structure as it flows toward the main river channel, offering a look at the wilderness before modern development altered these high-country corridors.