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2016 Map of Spicer Peak

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Spicer Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Spicer Peak and the surrounding high country of the Rabbit Ears Range define the geography of this Colorado quadrangle along the Continental Divide. The landscape is a complex network of high-altitude water management, where numerous engineered watercourses like the Titanic Ditch, Damfino Ditch, and Koning Ditch redirect snowmelt across the terrain. These systems feed several reservoirs, including Mexican Reservoir and the W Arapaho Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of hydraulic engineering in this part of the state.

Transit through the area is marked by the winding path of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the historic Old Walden Rd. The map covers the boundary between Grand and Jackson Counties, passing through the Arapaho National Forest and Routt National Forest. Named landmarks such as Ironclad Mtn, Dennis Hump, and Mexican Ridge provide orientation for those studying the rugged topography of north-central Colorado.