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2016 Map of Maroon Bells

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Maroon Bells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Maroon Bells and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest define this 2016 survey. This area, marking the boundary between Pitkin and Gunnison counties, is a network of steep ridgelines and glacial basins accessed by an extensive trail system. Names like N Maroon Peak and Pyramid Peak stand as prominent landmarks above the valley floors.

Lower elevations are marked by alpine water bodies such as Maroon Lake, Crater Lake, and Willow Lake, which feed the headwaters of Maroon Creek and Conundrum Creek. Historic access routes across the Continental Divide are documented through numerous mountain crossings, including West Maroon Pass, East Maroon Pass, and Conundrum Pass. The inclusion of Conundrum Hot Springs and Copper Lake highlights the specific destinations that have drawn visitors to these peaks for generations.