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2013 Map of Mount Massive

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mount Massive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mount Massive dominates the skyline of the Sawatch Range in this high-altitude survey of the Lake County and Pitkin County border. The terrain is a complex network of glacial cirques and alpine lakes, including Windsor Lake, Native Lake, and the cluster of Swamp Lakes. The map reveals a landscape managed for both preservation and utility, where the Leadville National Fish Hatchery sits at the base of the mountains while the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the ridgelines.

Transport through this wilderness is defined by an intricate system of footpaths such as the Highline Native Lake Trail 1489 and the Mt Massive Trail 1487. Water management for lower-elevation communities is evident in features like the Dunn Ditch, while recreational access is concentrated around the Halfmoon Campground and Elbert Creek Campground. From French Mountain to the waters of Soda Springs, the map documents the geographic character of the San Isabel National Forest and White River National Forest.