2019 Map of Maroon Bells

About this map

Maroon Bells and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Elk Mountains are captured here at the boundary of Pitkin and Gunnison counties. This landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, featuring notable summits like North Maroon Peak, Pyramid Peak, and Hilliard Peak. The drainage patterns are dominated by Maroon Creek and Conundrum Creek, which carve deep valleys between high ridges such as Len Shoemaker Ridge. A network of high-mountain thoroughfares, including Buckskin Pass, Willow Pass, and West Maroon Pass, suggests a history of transalpine travel through the White River National Forest. For those interested in geothermal features or remote hydrography, the map details Conundrum Hot Springs and alpine water bodies like Crater Lake and Willow Lake. The presence of the Maroon Snowmass Trail and the Copper Pass Spur highlights the long-established route systems used to navigate this glaciated environment.