2017 Map of Kings Peak

About this map

Kings Peak and Gilbert Peak dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Wasatch National Forest and Ashley National Forest. This 2017 survey documents the critical drainage divides and glacial basins that define the Uinta Mountains, including the expansive Gilbert Creek Basin and Painter Basin. The network of alpine waterways is precisely mapped, from the headwaters of the Uinta River to secluded features like Milk Lake, Gilbert Lake, and Lake George Beard. Significant backcountry routes cross the high ridges, notably the Uinta Highline and Chain Lakes-Atwood trails, which intersect at strategic points like Gunsight Pass and Trail Rider Pass. The map illustrates the rugged transition between the North Slope, marked by Highline "A" (North Slope), and the southern basins, providing a detailed record of this alpine wilderness as it appeared in the early 21st century.