2011 Map of Byers Peak

About this map

Byers Peak and Bills Peak anchor a high-elevation landscape defined by the Continental Divide in this Grand County survey. The map details a complex hydrological network where the Williams Fork and its tributaries, including the Middle Fork Williams Fork, drain the western slopes while Saint Louis Creek and Vasquez Creek flow to the east. Evidence of industrial and engineering efforts is visible near the southern ridges, specifically the Bobtail Mine near Jones Pass. This area is further marked by the August P. Gumlick Tunnel, a significant water diversion project that underscores the importance of high-altitude runoff to the region's development. High-altitude basins contain Saint Louis Lake and McQueary Lake, providing a clear look at the headwaters that feed the Colorado River system.