2013 Map of Gray Head

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the San Miguel River carves through the northern half of the quadrangle. Early 21st-century settlement patterns are visible in the modern development of Mountain Village and the industrial remnants at Vance Junction and Vanadium. The map documents a complex topography defined by Wilson Mesa and Sunshine Mesa, which are accessible via an extensive network of footpaths including the Galloping Goose Trail and Wilson Mesa Trail. A unique juxtaposition of historical mountain travel and modern infrastructure is present, as the Telluride Regional Airport sits atop Deep Creek Mesa, overlooking the old route to Ilium. Significant water features like the South Fork San Miguel River and Cushman Lake highlight the area's drainage systems below peaks such as Gray Head and Last Dollar Mountain.