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1957 Map of Mount Richthofen, 1959 Print
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1957 Map of Mount Richthofen

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape, serving as the jagged spine between the Jackson Co Grand Co line. The map illustrates a dense concentration of peaks within the Never Summer Mountains, including the titular Mount Richthofen and the weather-themed series of Mount Cirrus, Mount Cumulus, Mount Nimbus, and Mount Stratus. These summits form a dramatic backdrop for the headwaters of the Michigan River and its South Fork Michigan River, which drain the eastern slopes of the Routt National Forest. High mountain basins hold numerous alpine water bodies such as Lake Agnes, the Michigan Lakes, and Parika Lake. The convergence of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado State Forest underscores the protected status of this wilderness area in the late 1950s, reachable only via the occasional trail or unimproved dirt road like the one near Baker Pass.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain