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2011 Map of West Fork Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of West Fork Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Sierra Madre range dominates this high-altitude landscape in Routt County, where the Continental Divide separates the headwaters of major river systems. In the northern section, the Encampment River and its tributary, the West Fork Encampment River, carve through the terrain near the West Fork Meadows. The presence of the Peak 9731 Mine suggests historic prospecting and extraction efforts in this mountain environment.

Water is a defining element of the area, with several high-country lakes including Manzanares Lake, Sanchez Lakes, and the eponymous West Fork Lake providing distinctive landmarks for researchers and hikers. To the southwest, the terrain opens into Big Red Park near the Middle Fork Little Snake River, a region characterized by numerous small tributaries like Silver City Creek and South Fork Hog Park Creek. The map documents a network of Forest Service routes, including FS RD 520, which facilitate access to these remote peaks and drainages.