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2013 Map of Independence Pass

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Independence Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Everett serves as a lone settlement point in this high-altitude landscape along the Continental Divide. The terrain is defined by massive peaks and glacial gulches, including Grizzly Peak, Star Mountain, and Ouray Peak. This survey documents a complex system of water management and recreation within the White River National Forest and San Isabel National Forest.

Evidence of early 20th-century engineering is prominent, specifically the Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company Tunnel Number 1, which transfers water beneath the divide. The network of trails, such as Grizzly Lake Trail 1990.1 and Sayres Gulch Trail 1465, provides access to remote high-country features like Grizzly Reservoir and Ruby Lakes. This era of the landscape is characterized by the confluence of resource extraction, water rights, and the preservation of the alpine wilderness.