2001 Map of North Pass

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape on the boundary of Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest. This region is defined by its critical mountain crossings, notably North Pass, Cochetopa Pass, and Buffalo Pass, which have historically facilitated movement across the crest of the Rockies. The hydrology is equally complex, with waters flowing from the divide into drainage systems like Luders Creek, Cantonment Creek, and West Pass Creek.