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2016 Map of Meaden Peak

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Meaden Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Meaden Peak and Nipple Peak define the high terrain of this portion of the Routt National Forest in northwest Colorado. The landscape is marked by a complex network of drainage systems, including the S Fork Little Snake River and numerous tributaries such as Slater Cr and Willow Cr. High-elevation water features like Willow Cr Lake are tucked into the drainages below the prominent peaks.

Historically used for range and resource management, the area is characterized by large open parks such as Slater Park and California Park which break up the forest cover. A network of established paths, including the Prospector Trail, Nipple Peak Trail, and Sand Mountain Trail, suggests a long history of backcountry access through these mountains. The presence of Diamond Peak and Sand Mountain further illustrates the varied topography found within these national forest boundaries.