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2022 Map of Shadow Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Grand Lake and its neighboring waters serve as the primary focus of this high-elevation survey of the Colorado River's headwaters. The map illustrates the complex plumbing of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, featuring the Alva B Adams Tunnel and the Granby Pump Canal, which manage the movement of water through this high-mountain basin. This hydrological engineering sits alongside the massive protected landscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho National Forest.

The terrain is defined by dramatic ridgelines such as Green Ridge and Knight Ridge, which separate the expansive waters of Lake Granby from the smaller Shadow Mountain Lake. Notable landmarks for researchers include the tiny settlement of Soda Springs and the winding path of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, which traverses the eastern slopes. The map also detail various islands, such as Deer Island and Elephant Island, providing a clear record of the shoreline and recreation infrastructure before modern development altered these shores.