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2022 Map of Maroon Bells

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Maroon Bells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest meet at a high-elevation divide where the prominent Maroon Bells North Maroon Peak and Maroon Peak dominate the landscape. This terrain is defined by its dramatic relief and alpine basins, containing numerous glacially formed water bodies such as Maroon Lake, Crater Lake, and Copper Lake. The map reveals a complex network of trails that provide passage through the high country, including the Maroon Creek Trl and the Conundrum Trl.

The boundary between Pitkin and Gunnison counties follows the ridgelines, crossing through notable points like Conundrum Pass and West Maroon Pass. Local geographical names like Len Shoemaker Ridge and the Sleeping Sexton add historical character to the survey. Significant natural features like Conundrum Hot Springs and Rustler Gulch illustrate the geologic and geothermal activity inherent to this portion of the Rockies, while the drainage patterns of Maroon Cr and Conundrum Cr dictate the orientation of the valley floor access.