2011 Map of Mount Jackson

About this map

Mount Jackson dominates this high-altitude landscape in Eagle County, serving as a focal point for a complex network of alpine lakes and glacial basins. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and names that suggest a history of prospecting, such as Gold Dust Peak, the nearby Gold Dust Basin, and Treasure Vault Lake. Water is the primary geographic feature, with numerous isolated bodies like Mystic Island Lake, Lake Charles, and Josephine Lake feeding into drainages including East Lake Creek and Cross Creek. This survey captures the wilderness character of the area in the early 21st century, illustrating the traditional names given to these high-country landmarks. From the southern expanse of Tellurium Park and Coffeepot Park to the northern reaches of Gold Dust Lakes, the map documents a territory where geography is shaped by steep elevation changes and the remote passes that connect them, such as Fancy Pass.