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2011 Map of Loveland Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel serves as a critical engineering focal point in this high-altitude landscape, where the interstate system cuts through the Continental Divide. The map documents a terrain defined by massive peaks such as Pettingell Peak and Mount Trelease, alongside the recreational development of the Loveland Ski Area and Arapaho Basin Ski Area. While modern transportation and tourism dominate the corridor, older industrial markers like the Franklin Mine and La Plata Mine remain as evidence of earlier mineral exploration in the gulches.

Water systems flow from the heights through Straight Creek and the North Fork Snake River, following the natural drainage of deep valleys like Hamilton Gulch and No Name Gulch. The prominence of Loveland Pass illustrates the transition between traditional mountain crossings and the heavy infrastructure required for contemporary transit. This survey effectively captures the high-country balance between preservation and the high-volume traffic through the Rockies.