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2016 Map of Trail Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Louis R Levings Grave stands as a solitary human landmark amidst the high-altitude wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park. This 2016 survey highlights the dramatic transition from the lush meadows of Horseshoe Park to the perennial ice of Rowe Glacier. The landscape is defined by the peaks of the Mummy Range, including Hagues Peak and Ypsilon Mtn, which tower over glacial lakes such as Crystal Lake and Ypsilon Lake.

Transport through this alpine environment is traced by the historic Old Fall River Road and the high-elevation Toll Memorial Trail along Trail Ridge. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the area, where the Middle Poudre River and Big Thompson River find their headwaters. For researchers, the contrast between the developed recreational access at Willow Park and the untouched depths of Forest Canyon illustrates the dual nature of modern park management.