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2019 Map of Hayden Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hayden Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ashcroft serves as a central point in this high-altitude landscape where the White River National Forest meets the Gunnison National Forest. The map detail captures a complex network of glacial cirques and alpine basins, notably surrounding Cathedral Lake and American Lake. These features are tucked beneath the towering summits of the Elk Mountains, including the eponymous Hayden Peak, Cathedral Peak, and Castle Peak.

Transport through this steep terrain is defined by historic routes like the Taylor Pass and the Markley Hut Rd, which trace the drainage of Castle Cr and Express Cr. The northern reaches are dominated by the long ridge of Richmond Hill, while the western edge is defined by the deep valley of Conundrum Creek. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns of Waterfall Gulch and the Cooper Basin before they join the larger river systems below.