2024 Map of Elk Springs

About this map

The Centennial Valley serves as a massive high-altitude corridor for wildlife and water, dominated by the expansive Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and its protected Red Rock Lakes Wilderness. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where Upper Red Rock Lake, Swan Lake, and MacDonald Pond are fed by numerous mountain drainages including Elk Creek and Hackett Creek. The map documents the varied terrain of the region, from the wetlands surrounding Antelope Pond to the high elevations of Landon Ridge. Critical geographic transitions are marked by Snowshoe Pass and Hoodoo Pass, which provide passage through the surrounding peaks. Access to this remote area is primarily through the unpaved N Valley Rd and Elk Lake Rd, which lead toward the shoreline of Elk Lake and the eponymous Elk Springs.