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2022 Map of Windy Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Windy Peak rises as a central landmark within the Pike National Forest in this 2022 survey, surrounded by a complex network of high-elevation meadows and peaks. The map reveals a landscape defined by significant drainage systems including Lost Cr and Wigwam Cr, which feed into the secluded East Lost Park and Wigwam Park. These areas suggest a history of seasonal grazing and remote mountain access, connected by a dense system of historic routes like the Colorado Trl and Payne Creek Trl.

To the north and east, the terrain transitions into the Platte River Mountains and Kenosha Mountains, featuring geological landmarks such as The Castle and Buffalo Peak. The convergence of Park Co Jefferson Co boundaries along the eastern edge highlights the rugged isolation of the area. This modern survey is an essential resource for tracing the continuity of these trails and the preservation of named mountain meadows like Craig Meadows within the protected forest lands.