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2021 Map of Red Top Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Red Top Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bridger National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Lincoln County, dominated by the peaks of Mt Fitzpatrick and Red Top Mountain. The area is notable for its complex hydrology, featuring the unique Periodic Spring and a series of glacial-formed water bodies including Swift Creek Lake, Crow Creek Lakes, and Cottonwood Lake. The drainage network is characterized by deep canyons such as Y Canyon, Slide Canyon, and Gomm Hollow.

Access through this backcountry is documented via an extensive system of established routes, including the Swift Creek Trail and North Fork Cottonwood Trail. These paths connect the high basins, providing a record of movement through the high country. To the south, Co RD 153 offers a more modern transit corridor alongside Cottonwood Creek, reflecting the balance between protected wilderness and managed forest land.