2019 Map of Mount Guero

About this map

Gunnison National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape, where complex water management and seasonal recreation routes define the human presence. The northern reaches are carved by the Smith Fork Gunnison River and its tributaries, including Lone Pine Cr and Sink Creek. Engineering for irrigation is evident in the Virginia Ditch, which follows the contours of the terrain near Castle Rock. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the high-altitude Bald Mountain Reservoir sits below Bald Mtn, serving as a critical water source for the region. Movement through these peaks is facilitated by specialized routes like the Through Line (Hawksnest) and the Crystal Creek Snowmobile/Ski trail. Prominent landforms such as Mendicant Ridge and Mt Guero provide a dramatic backdrop to the various forest roads like Piburn and the Bald Mountain Tie In.