2019 Map of Ripple Creek

About this map

Ripple Creek Pass serves as a central focal point in this high-altitude landscape where the Routt National Forest and White River National Forest meet. The geography is defined by prominent basaltic features like the Chinese Wall and sharp elevation changes at Himes Peak and Snell Mtn. This area is a significant hydrological headwaters region, feeding the N Fork White River through a complex system of alpine lakes including Mirror Lake, Rainbow Lake, and Boulder Lake. The road and trail network, featuring routes such as the Marvine-Phippsburg and the Ripple Creek Dump Road, reflects a landscape managed for both timber and recreation. Local identifiers like Picket Pin Park and Big Ridge illustrate how landform names provided essential orientation for early foresters and travelers navigating the divide between Rio Blanco and Garfield counties.