2011 Map of Crimson Peak

About this map

Crimson Lake lies at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in Powell County, situated below the prominent summit of Crimson Peak. The area is defined by a complex drainage network where Youngs Creek and its many tributaries, including Babcock Creek and Marshall Creek, carve through the mountainous terrain. Notable summits like Goat Mountain, Railley Mountain, and Leota Peak frame the wilderness character of the region. The map reveals the dramatic geography of the Continental Divide's surroundings, including the distinctive Big Slide on the eastern slopes and the open expanse of Leota Park to the southwest. This 2011 survey documents the hydrography of the upper reaches of the drainage basins, showing how seasonal flows from Jenny Creek and Spruce Creek converge in this remote part of the Rockies.