2013 Map of Meaden Peak

About this map

Diamond Peak and Meaden Peak dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Routt National Forest, where a network of trails and creeks defines the wilderness character of north-central Colorado. The presence of Jolley Ranch and Smith Ranch indicates the region's historical reliance on remote high-country ranching. These outposts sit among geographic landmarks like Nipple Peak and Sand Mountain, connected by primitive routes such as the Nipple Peak Trail 1147.1 and Prospector Trail 1156.1. A complex drainage system feeds into the S Fork Little Snake River and Elkhead Cr, punctuated by secluded water bodies like Willow Cr Lake. This era of the forest is captured through the detailed mapping of high parks, including Slater Park and California Park, illustrating the remote topography before modern intensive development changed the character of the Colorado backcountry.