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1980 Map of Lynx Pass

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Lynx Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this high-country landscape on the border of Routt and Grand counties. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems including Muddy Creek, Rock Creek, and Toponas Creek, which carve through the timbered terrain. The central Lynx Pass serves as a critical geographic transition point, accompanied by the Guard Sta and a nearby Campground. Significant water management and natural hydrology are evident in the presence of Hadley Reservoir, Buckley Reservoir, and the high-elevation Lagunita Lake.

Cultural and historical movement through this wilderness is marked by the Deadman Trail (Pack) and various jeep trails that connect isolated mountain meadows like Deadman Park and Whiskey Park. The map also reveals localized place names such as the evocative Muddy Slide and the uniquely titled Shoe and Stocking Creek. This 1980 survey captures the region just before modern recreational and environmental changes further shaped the forest's management.