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2022 Map of Mount Ouray

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Mt Ouray dominates the southern reaches of the Sawatch Range in this modern survey of the high mountain divide between Chaffee, Saguache, and Gunnison counties. The terrain is characterized by steep glacial cirques and alpine ridges, notably the Devils Armchair and Chipeta Ridge. Water from these heights drains through a complex network of creeks like Poncha Cr and Little Cochetopa Cr, eventually feeding basins such as O'Haver Lake and the high-altitude Silver Cr Lakes.

Human activity is centered on recreation and historical transit routes through the San Isabel National Forest. The map traces the famous Colorado Trl as it winds through the peaks, alongside numerous 4WD tracks and footpaths like the Starvation Creek Trl. In the northeast corner, the lower elevations near Poncha Springs provide a stark contrast to the high-country pass at Marshall Pass, reflecting the area's long-standing importance for travel across the Continental Divide.