2016 Map of Aspen

About this map

The Roaring Fork River serves as the central artery for this high-altitude landscape, where the world-renowned resort of Aspen is surrounded by some of Colorado's most significant peaks and valleys. The map illustrates a modern era defined by recreation and careful land management, featuring the extensive Aspen Mtn Ski Area and the protected lands of the White River National Forest. Residential development and transportation infrastructure are visible in the proximity of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field and the repurposed Rio Grande Trail. Local history is preserved at the Red Butte Cem and Aspen Grove Cem, while the northern reach shows the community of Lenado tucked into the gulches. From the heights of Smuggler Mountain to the depths of Castle Creek, the map details a complex network of forest roads and trails like the Sunnyside Trail and Hunter Valley Trail.