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1977 Map of Trappers Lake

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Trappers Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Trappers Lake and its surrounding alpine basins define this high-elevation landscape within the Flat Tops Wilderness during the late 1970s. The map illustrates a complex network of glacial lakes and drainage systems, where the South Fork White River begins its descent. Distinctive geological formations like the Chinese Wall and steep summits including Derby Peak and Trappers Peak frame the high plateaus.

Evidence of recreational use and wilderness management is central to this survey, centered on the Trappers Lake Campground. Numerous pack trails navigate the terrain between remote water bodies such as Wall Lake, Mackinaw Lake, and Surprise Lake. The boundary between the White River National Forest and Routt National Forest follows the high ridges, marking a territory defined by conservation and limited mechanical access, as seen by the rare Jeep Trail segments near Derby Creek.