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2016 Map of Mount Ouray

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mount Ouray stands as the centerpiece of this high-elevation terrain, where the boundaries of Gunnison, Saguache, and Chaffee counties converge. This 2016 survey documents a landscape defined by its network of historic passages, most notably Marshall Pass and a segment of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The map reveals a complex drainage system feeding into numerous mountain lakes, including O'Haver Lake and Pass Cr Lake.

Insight into early alpine travel is evident in the dense concentration of named trails such as the Little Cochetopa Trail and Rainbow Trail, which follow the natural contours of the land. Features like Devils Armchair and Chipeta Mtn underscore the geological prominence of the area within the San Isabel National Forest and Gunnison National Forest. The intersection of multiple township lines, such as t49n r7e and t48n r7e, provides clear reference for those studying historical land divisions and high-country exploration.