2020 Map of Kings Peak

About this map

Kings Peak stands as the primary landmark of this high-elevation terrain along the border of Summit and Duchesne counties. The landscape is dominated by the transition between the Wasatch National Forest and the Ashley National Forest, showcasing a network of alpine basins and water bodies including Gilbert Lake, Milk Lake, and Lake George Beard. Major drainage systems like the Uinta River and various forks of Gilbert Creek define the eastern slope. The map details an extensive high-country trail network, most notably the Uinta Highline trail and the Chain Lakes-Atwood route, which navigate through critical points such as Gunsight Pass, Trail Rider Pass, and Painter Basin. This survey provides a precise accounting of the watershed and topography surrounding Utah's highest elevations in the early twenty-first century.