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2013 Map of North Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

North Pass and Cochetopa Pass define the high-altitude divide between the Gunnison National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest in this 2013 survey. The landscape is a network of deep drainage basins and canyons, including Taylor Canyon and Rabbit Canyon, which channel a multitude of creeks such as Lujan Cr, E Pass Cr, and Luders Cr. These waterways historically guided the passage of travelers across the Continental Divide, a role now preserved by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail NST winding through the center of the sheet.

Evidence of modern ranching and recreation is sparse but significant, with the Flying M Ranch located along State Hwy 114 and seasonal sites like Buffalo Pass Campground and Luders Creek Campground providing access to the high country. For the researcher, the map details numerous secondary routes such as Co Road 31CC and the Luders Creek Trail 756, marking the evolution of mountain transit from early pack trails to established forest service infrastructure.