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2022 Map of Pitchpine Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pitchpine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Jackson County, defined by a complex network of man-made irrigation ditches that divert water across the mountain terrain. Extensive water management systems like the Lone Pine Ditch, Sunday Cr Ditch, and Higho Ditch illustrate the critical importance of water rights and engineering in this part of the Rockies. The topography is marked by significant elevations including Pitchpine Mtn and the steep descent of Red Canyon.

High country recreation and travel are centered on Livingston Park and a series of backcountry paths such as the Grizzly-Helena Trl and Lost Ranger Trl. These routes connect remote alpine water bodies like Ceanothus Lake and Middle Rainbow Lake to the lower drainages of Lone Pine Cr and the Roaring Fork. The map provides an essential look at the intersection of natural wilderness and the agricultural infrastructure required to sustain the valley floor.