2011 Map of Isolation Peak

About this map

The Continental Divide anchors this high-elevation landscape within Wild Basin, where glacial activity has carved out a complex system of alpine lakes and hanging valleys. From the sheer walls of The Cleaver to the icy reaches of Moomaw Glacier and the Saint Vrain Glaciers, the terrain dictates the drainage patterns for North Saint Vrain Creek and the East Inlet. A notable human imprint on this wilderness is the Bluebird Dam, located at the head of Ouzel Creek. The map documents a dense concentration of named water bodies, including Lake Verna, Thunder Lake, and Spirit Lake, which served as vital landmarks for early surveying parties. Named summits such as Mount Irving Hale and Isolation Peak define the horizon, marking the boundaries of watersheds that feed both the Colorado River and Atlantic slopes.