2013 Map of Homestake Reservoir

About this map

Homestake Peak and the high ridges of the Continental Divide define this landscape where the boundaries of Eagle, Pitkin, and Lake counties converge. This 2013 survey documents a sophisticated network of trans-basin water diversion and historic mountain crossings. Engineering feats are prominent, notably the Homestake Tunnel and the Charles H Boustead Tunnel, which move water beneath the divide. The map also traces the legacy of the Colorado Midland Railway through the Hagerman Tunnel and over Hagerman Pass, marking a corridor of significant early transportation history. Recreation areas like Mary Queen Campground near Lake Fork and the waters of Turquoise Lake and Homestake Reservoir show the modern utility of these high-altitude basins. Dozens of alpine tarns, including Lonesome Lake and Paradise Lakes, dot the glaciated terrain between the White River National Forest and San Isabel National Forest.