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2011 Map of Floyd Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Floyd Peak rises as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape within Routt County, defined by a complex network of alpine drainage and seasonal recreation. The northern edge of the map follows the Elk River, where access points like Coulton Creek Campground and Hinman Campground serve as gateways into the surrounding National Forest lands. The terrain is deeply incised by multiple watercourses, including Roaring Fork Creek, Mad Creek, and the South Fork Elk River, illustrating a watershed that feeds the larger Colorado river systems.

In the southeast, a cluster of alpine lakes including Fish Hawk Lake, Snowstorm Lake, Lake Edward, and Lake Margaret highlights the glaciated character of the higher basins. Human activity is largely concentrated along the valley floors, with Wapiti Ranch and various forest roads such as Usfs RD 440 providing the primary infrastructure. The inclusion of Burn Ridge and Bear Canyon suggests a history of natural fire cycles and deep topographical relief common to this part of the Rockies.