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2019 Map of Mount Powell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The high alpine country of the White River National Forest is defined here by the towering summit of Mt Powell, which anchors the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. As of 2019, this landscape remains a complex network of glacial lakes and rugged drainages, including Cataract Lake, Mirror Lake, and the Eaglesmere Lakes. The settlement of Heeney sits at the northern edge near the banks of Green Mountain Reservoir, serving as a gateway to the wilderness.

Transport and water management are critical features of this environment, seen in the path of the Gore Range Trail and the presence of the Noonan Ditch. The map illustrates the transition from the ranching operations at Spring Creek Ranch to the protected peaks of Eagles Nest. For those tracking land use and recreation, the intricate system of trails like the Surprise Trail and Eaglesmere Trail provides a clear view of how this high-altitude terrain is accessed and preserved.