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2022 Map of Mount Ethel

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mount Ethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trl snakes along the high mountain spine of the Routt National Forest, marking the dramatic boundary between Routt and Jackson counties. This high-altitude landscape is dominated by alpine lakes and prominent peaks like Mount Ethel and Lost Ranger Peak. The map illustrates a complex network of glacial cirques and basins, such as Wolverine Basin, which feed the headwaters of the Roaring Fork and S Fork Elk River.

Transport through this wilderness is restricted to primitive foot and pack routes, including the Wyoming Trl and the Big Creek Lake(hp) Trl. The dense concentration of named water bodies, from the secluded Lake of the Crags to the expansive Lake Katherine, suggests a territory defined by its hydrologic importance and protected wilderness status. These backcountry routes and family-named landmarks like Roxy Ann Lake offer a detailed look at the geography of the northern Park Range.