2013 Map of Monarch Lake

About this map

Monarch Lake serves as a focal point for this high-altitude landscape where the Grand and Boulder county lines meet along the Continental Divide. This 2013 survey documents a wilderness defined by glacial activity and severe elevation, featuring prominent ice bodies like the Arikaree Glacier, Navajo Glacier, and Isabelle Glacier. The map illustrates the complex hydrography of the Front Range, where waters flow from high basins such as Wheeler Basin into Arapaho Creek and the North Fork Middle Boulder Creek. A dense network of footpaths, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Buchanan Pass Trail, highlights the area's importance for backcountry recreation within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Notable peaks like Mount Neva and Apache Peak crown the ridges, overlooking remote sites like Shelter Rock Campground and Lake Dorothy.