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2019 Map of Mount Ethel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Continental Divide crests through the center of this high-altitude landscape within the Routt National Forest, forming a natural boundary between Routt and Jackson counties. This area of the Park Range is characterized by a dense network of glacial basins and alpine lakes, including the prominent Mt Ethel and Lost Ranger Peak. The high-country hydrology is remarkably intricate, with waters flowing from Lake Katherine and Three Island Lake in the north down toward Big Creek Lake and Lake Elbert in the south.

Recreational and transit history is defined by the intersection of major high-elevation routes. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail follows the spine of the range, meeting the historic Wyoming Trail and the Lost Ranger route. These trails provide access to secluded water bodies like Ptarmigan Lake, Pristine Lake, and Spike Lake, which sit below granite features such as The Dome and the steep walls of Red Canyon.