Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 148)

National Geographic Maps - Trails Illustrated

ISBN 10: 1566956684 ISBN 13: 9781566956680

Publisher: Natl Geographic Society Maps, 2023

Synopsis

· Waterproof · Tear-Resistant · Topographic Map

The Collegiate Peaks region is a popular destination for many year-round outdoor activities, least of which is the climbing of the eight fourteeners in the Collegiate Range. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this breathtaking wilderness. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features many key points of interest including Twin Lakes, Buena Vista, Leadville, Taylor Park Reservoir, Aspen, Snowmass Ski Area, Crested Butte, and portions of the Taylor and Arkansas rivers.

This map can guide you off the beaten path and back again with miles of mapped trails including the Colorado and Continental Divide trails. Trail mileage between intersections will help you choose the path that's right for you. Biking, cross country ski, snowmobile, and motorized trails are clearly marked as well. Portions of the Top of the Rockies, Collegiate Peaks, and West Elk Loop scenic byways are noted for those wishing to take in the scenery by car. Road types are differentiated, so you know if the route you choose is a four-wheel-drive or high-clearance road. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes, and many lakes. Some of the recreation features noted include campgrounds, trailheads, river access, fishing areas, interpretive trails, and winter access to 10th Mountain Division huts.

Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.

Other features found on this map include: Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, Castle Peak, Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Continental Divide, Gunnison National Forest, Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness, Huron Peak, Independence Pass, La Plata Peak, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Maroon Peak, Missouri Mountain, Mosquito Range, Mount Belford, Mount Columbia, Mount Elbert, Mount Harvard, Mount Massive, Mount Massive Wilderness, Mount Oxford, Mount Princeton, Mount Yale, North Maroon Peak, Pike National Forest, Pyramid Peak, San Isabel National Forest, Sawatch Range, Taylor Park Reservoir, White River National Forest, Williams Mountains.

• Map Scale = 1:63,360
• Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"
• Folded Size = 4" x 7.5"

About this title

About the Author

Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Natl Geographic Society Maps
• Publication date: 2023
• ISBN 10: 1566956684
• ISBN 13: 9781566956680
• Binding: Map
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 2