Loading map...

1980 Map of Lynx Pass

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Lynx Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, which is marked by high-altitude water management and specialized surveying. The terrain is characterized by geological features like the Muddy Slide and Deadman Park, reflecting the naming conventions of early settlers and foresters. Water resources are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Hadley Reservoir and Bulkley Reservoir, which suggest intentional landscape modification for ranching or forest management.

A network of drainage systems including Shoe and Stocking Creek and Morrison Creek converge near Lynx Pass, where a Guard Sta and nearby Campground at Lagunita Lake indicate a hub for forest administration and early recreation. The presence of a Gaging Sta on Rock Creek points to the systematic monitoring of alpine runoff, while the Base Line at the southern boundary highlights the rigid cartographic framework applied to this high-country wilderness.