2011 Map of Pagoda Peak

About this map

Pagoda Peak dominates this high-elevation landscape in Routt County, where the headwaters of numerous creeks converge. The hydrology of the area is defined by the East Fork Williams Fork and several alpine reservoirs, including Stinsby Reservoir and Vaughan Lake. The presence of the Poose Creek Dam and the Egry Mesa Ditch illustrates the early 21st-century management of water resources in this mountainous region. Settlement is minimal, with human activity centered primarily on recreation and infrastructure, as evidenced by the Baughn Lake Campground and the network of forest roads such as County Hwy 55. Distinctive landforms like the Beaver Flat Tops, Harp Point, and Burro Mountain break the terrain, creating a complex series of basins for Pagoda Lake and Ball Lake.