2022 Map of Fall River Pass

About this map

The Continental Divide carves through this high-altitude landscape, separating the headwaters of the Colorado River from the eastern-flowing Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic River. Within Rocky Mountain National Park, the map reveals the complex intersection of early 20th-century water engineering and modern preservation. The Michigan Ditch and Grand Ditch trace the contours of the Never Summer Mountains, diverting water across the divide, while the Trail Ridge Road ascends toward Fall River Pass. Historic land use is evident at Shipler Park and the Lulu City Network Trl, marking the site of short-lived mining activity. Glacial features like The Crater and Bighorn Lake define the high basins above the Kawuneeche Valley, illustrating the dramatic vertical relief of the Roosevelt National Forest and Routt National Forest boundary.