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2019 Map of Meaden Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Meaden Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in northwestern Colorado, where the peaks of the Elkhead Mountains define the drainage patterns of the region. The map centers on Meaden Peak, with nearby summits such as Diamond Peak, Nipple Peak, and Sand Mtn creating a complex network of ridges and basins. These landforms dictate the flow of numerous waterways, including S Fork Little Snake River and the headwaters of Slater Cr, which carve through the open meadows of Slater Park and California Park.

A notable human imprint on this wilderness is the Prospector route, which winds through the northern drainages near Willow Cr Lake. This 2019 survey illustrates a landscape primarily defined by conservation and natural resources, where the lack of established towns emphasizes its role as a protected watershed and timber resource. The naming of high parks and specific peaks reflects a long-standing vernacular history of land use in the high country.