2019 Map of Monarch Lake

About this map

Monarch Lake and the high alpine terrain of the Indian Peaks dominate this 2019 survey of the Continental Divide. This portion of the Arapaho National Forest and Roosevelt National Forest showcases a complex system of mountain drainages, including Cascade Creek, Buchanan Cr, and the headwaters of the N Fork Middle Boulder Cr. The topography is marked by permanent ice features such as Isabelle Glacier and Arapaho Glacier, situated among prominent summits like Apache Peak and Navajo Peak. An extensive network of trails, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Arapaho Pass, and Buchanan Pass, illustrates the recreational and transit corridors used to navigate this section of the Front Range. Notable water bodies such as Columbine Lake, Mirror Lake, and the Meadow Creek Reservoir are distributed throughout the high basins, linked by clearings like Coyote Park and Sawmill Meadow.