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2022 Map of West Baldy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Continental Divide crests through the center of this high-elevation landscape, marking the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. Dominating the central terrain is West Baldy, part of the Cochetopa Hills range that separates the watersheds of the Atlantic and Pacific. This 2022 survey detail highlights a complex network of glacial and alluvial features, including Razor Creek Park and Lower Park, which serve as high-altitude basins amidst the peaks.

Transportation through these forests relies heavily on a system of remote pathways, most notably the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl. Many labels, such as Horse Gulch and Wolverine Gulch, suggest a landscape defined by its historical utility for grazing and mineral exploration. The drainage patterns of Razor Creek and Needle Creek reveal how water is channeled from the summits of Green Mtn and Mid Baldy into the surrounding valleys.