2022 Map of Hayden Peak

About this map

Ashcroft serves as a central point of reference in this high-altitude landscape of the Elk Mountains, situated where Castle Creek and Express Cr meet. This survey documents a transition from the narrow canyon floors to the high summits of Hayden Peak and Cathedral Peak. The map details a complex network of alpine routes, including the Conundrum Creek Trl and Cathedral Lake Trl, which provide access to remote glacial basins like Cumberland Basin. In the southeast, Taylor Pass and Taylor Lake mark the high-elevation boundary where Pitkin and Gunnison counties meet. The settlement pattern is defined entirely by recreational and natural landmarks within the White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest, reflecting the modern character of this wilderness area. High-altitude crossings like Electric Pass and prominent ridges such as Richmond Hill offer a technical view of the drainage patterns for Conundrum Cr and its tributaries.