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2016 Map of Whiteley Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the high-altitude character of this region, separating the drainage basins of the Colorado River and the North Platte River. Traversing the northern half of the sheet, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the Rabbit Ears Range, passing landmarks like Chimney Rock and the Ryder Peaks group. This area of the Arapaho National Forest and Routt National Forest is characterized by sharp elevation changes and distinct summits such as Whiteley Peak and the uniquely named Grannys Nipple.

Hydrological features are dominated by high-country catchments and drainage creeks, including the Ryder Lakes and the man-made Parsons Reservoir. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Slaughter Gulch and Eastern Gulch, which feed into larger watercourses like Muddy Cr. The boundary between Grand County and Jackson County follows the natural ridgelines of the divide, illustrating how topography dictated early political borders in the Colorado high country.