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2016 Map of Mount Ethel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Routt National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape along the Park Range in northern Colorado. The 2016 survey documents a complex network of high-country drainage basins, where the Continental Divide serves as the political and geographical boundary between Jackson and Routt counties. The topographic relief is defined by prominent peaks like Mountt Ethel and Lost Ranger Peak, which watch over a high density of alpine water bodies including Big Cr Lake, Three Island Lake, and Ptarmigan Lake.

Transportation through this wilderness is restricted to historic footpaths and pack routes. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds along the spine of the range, intersecting with specialized routes such as the Rainbow Lakes Trail and the Luna Lake Trail. These trails connect remote basins like Wolverine Basin and Red Canyon, reflecting the enduring character of this protected forest land in the early 21st century.