2011 Map of Kings Peak

About this map

Kings Peak and Gilbert Peak dominate this high-elevation terrain in Summit County, providing a clear view of the hydrological divide where several major water systems originate. The drainage patterns are defined by the Gilbert Creek Basin, which feeds into Gilbert Creek via its Center Fork Gilbert Creek and North Fork Gilbert Creek tributaries. To the south, the Uinta River flows through the expansive Painter Basin, surrounded by a series of alpine lakes including Lake George Beard, Lake Atwood, and the Painter Lakes. Historical movement through this high country is marked by topographic bottlenecks such as Gunsight Pass and Trail Rider Pass, which have long served as primary corridors for those navigating the region's steep gradients and glacial lake basins.