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Are you looking for a map series that you can use to plan your activities in
the Rocky Mountain National Park? We can provide you a seamless map - on
CD-ROM - that depicts a digital version of the well-known and accurate USGS
paper maps. These maps are often used as reference maps for field or
office work and define a specific piece of geography. The map show
contours, cities, vegetation, lakes, rivers, trails, roads, railroads and
other spatial features. 1:24,000 Scale USGS quadrangle maps of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, sent to you on CD-ROM. $18.95 |
Rocky Mountain National Park is an amazing place. The snow-covered peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park
rise above sub-alpine
valleys and clear lakes. Many humans come here using the help of the
internal combustion engine. Animals (and some humans) arrive here on
foot to gain solitude. Its craggy mountains carve out a skyline that
captures the mind's eye and serves as both guardian and
passageway to the west. One-third of the park is above tree line, which is
why these peaks and valleys have been set aside as a national park. The
14,255-foot summit of Longs Peak is beautiful on a clear day. In addition,
there are 71 peaks here that top out above 12,000 feet.
Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a showcase
of the magnificence of the Rocky Mountains. During the Ice Age when massive
glaciers were grinding the landscape, shaping the meadows and peaks, this
area was a surly land. It was not until some 11,000 years ago that humans
began venturing into its valleys and mountains. With elevations ranging from
8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged
top of Longs Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless
breathtaking experiences and adventures.
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Its thought that French trappers and the Spanish explorers came here and
skirted the current park boundaries in their wilderness forays. The United
States government acquired the park's original 350+ square miles in the
creative Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Major Stephen H. Long and his expedition forces
avoided these rugged barricades. Long was never nearer than 40 miles to the
peak named for him.
In 1820, the Long Expedition officially recorded the location of the park's
highest mountain even though Major Stephen Long was never closer than 40
miles to that peak that bears his name. He later echoed that the area that the
plains were "extremely disagreeable" and "wholly unfit for cultivation".
Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles, hawks and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. During the spring and summer months the area is carpeted with wildflowers. Spend time exploring the meadows and hillsides as they are splashed with botanical color. Autumn visitors can experience the change of seasons and view the golden-yellow aspens or enjoy the rowdier antics of the elk rut during mating season.. Visitors exploring
this beautiful area between Memorial Day and late autumn may catch a glimpse
of Colorado's high peaks by driving over Trail Ridge Road. Visitors
get a Rocky Mountain High! Drive as high as 12,183 feet this is
the highest, continuous, paved road in the United States. The Park can be an "easy ride" on the paved road; or take it to the extreme. Trail
Ridge Road is a 4 to 6 hour ride and climb 3400 feet to Grand Lake!
Front-country and backcountry campers have hundreds of campsites to choose
from. Civilization and its amenities are available in the towns of Estes
Park and Grand Lake which flank the park on the east and west sides
respectively. Ranger-led activities are an entertaining way to learn more
about your surroundings. Plan some time to acclimate to the high altitude
and come find your adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Over Three million people visit Rocky Mountain National Park every year;
Some come for the beauty, others come here to get away from the crazy city
life. What is your interest? Are you . This is the place.
Fantastic Hikes Twin Sisters Peak Twin Sisters. Length is 3.7 Miles. These two peaks are isolated to the east. Check out the view.. Elevation at summit 11,428 Mount Richtofen Colorado River. Distance is about 7 miles. A remote hike and exciting Never Summer Mountains; Summit elevation 12,940. Nice trail and wildlife. Deer Mountain Deer
Ridge Junction. Trail length is about 3 miles. This is a hiking
favorite. Summit elevation 10,013. Keep and eye out for flowers in the
summer! Flattop Mountain
Bear Lake. This nice hike is about 4.6 miles. Panoramic views and
access to many other great peaks are beautiful!. Summit elevation 12,324 Timberline Falls
Glacier Gorge Junction. This hike is about 4 miles. Scenic Loch Vale
is enjoyed en route to these delicately beautiful falls on the park's east
side. This area can be windy in the spring. The Old Ute Trail : (also called Ute Crossing) Look for the Tailhead located near the Trail Ridge Road below the Forest Canyon Overlook. The Old Ute Trail starts out at an elevation of 11,250 feet and drops to about 8200 feet over a distance of a few miles. Tombstone Ridge area provides nice views of the Longs Peak. The trail leads through forests of ponderosa pine, aspen, juniper, and Douglas fir. As you leave Trail Ridge Road, the incline is gentle and marked by rock cairns. Forest Canyon lies below to your right, with the Big Thompson River flowing through it, and the Continental Divide marks the horizon beyond. Other Must-Do Hikes # Long's Peak
Place OrderThe cost is $18.95.
Note: If you wish, download the free computer program for viewing the maps. A Hyperlink is provided on the CD-ROM to facilitate the download of the free viewer . Options exist for both Windows and Apple / Macintosh systems. For Windows 95, 98, NT 4, 2000, XP, XP Pro
For Macintosh OS 9.x (latest version available)Other Macintosh OS X Plug-ins
"Thanks for the map guys, it is great. I printed some maps on waterproof paper and they are perfect." Ted S.- Bozman, MT "Downloading the free viewer was easy. Its a great application to view the maps you sent. We hiked in the Crazy Mountains and the maps let us plan our trip! thank you. Julie B. - Madison Wisconsin "The price is right and so are the maps... less than what I paid for some lingerie for my wife. The maps are actually more sexy." Cal T. St Cloud Minnesota. "Thanks for sending the CD-ROM so fast - The quad maps are wonderful. Its nice to see the entire area without any map seams. Its good to know there are trusting folks like you. Thanks!" Cally S. Chicago, IL "You guys are quick. Thanks for the fast turn-around. Its nice to view this area as a seamless map as opposed to looking at a bunch of paper Topographic maps on the table. Thank you mucho!" Kim T. Boston, MA
Full Extent of the Map Mosaic is shown here
A few place names on this map: Crystal Lake, Lawn Lake, Patrol Cabin, Mummy Mountain, Fairchild Mountain, Mount Tileston, Mummy Range, Rowe Mountain, Long Draw Reservoir, Chambers Lake, Barnes Meadow Reservoir, Boulder Colorado, Iceberg Lake, Upper Twin Lake, Sugar Bowl Lake, McIntyre Lake, Campsites, pack trails, lower Sandbar Lake, Sheep Mountain, Upper Camp Lake, Grassy Pass, North Rawah peak, Routt National Forest, South Rawah Peak, Rockhole Lake, Twin Crater Lakes, Cameron Peak, Blue Lake, Chambers Lake, Barnes Meadow Reservoir, Cache la Poudre River, Glacier Nobe, The Loch, Mills Lake, The Sharkstooth, Shy Pond, Taylor Peak, Chiefs Head Peak, Pagoda Mountain, Dragons Egg Rock, Longs Peak, Chasm Lake, Boulder County, Ships Prow, Larimer County,
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