2016 Map of Rabbit Ears Peak

About this map

Rabbit Ears Peak serves as the unmistakable sentinel of this high-country landscape, marking the convergence of the Routt National Forest and the Arapaho National Forest. This 2016 survey traces the high-altitude divide where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through complex terrain near Rabbit Ears Pass. The map details a critical watershed where the headwaters of Colorado Cr and Grizzly Cr originate, feeding into high-mountain basins like Willow Park and Cloverleaf Valley. The boundary between Jackson and Grand counties bisects the southern reaches, highlighting the transition from the Rabbit Ears Range to individual peaks such as Baker Mtn and Diamond Mtn. For those studying public land use or hydrologic patterns, the inclusion of irrigation and storage features like Ross Ditch Extension and McGowan Reservoir provides insight into how these alpine waters are managed and diverted.