2011 Map of New York Peak

About this map

The Roaring Fork River cuts through this high-altitude landscape in Pitkin County, characterized by a complex network of alpine lakes and water management infrastructure. Engineers shaped this terrain with the Twin Lakes Reservoir Tunnel Number 2 and the New York Collection Canal, directing the flow of glacial runoff across the continental divide. Near the northern margin, the Devils Punchbowl and The Grottos define the river's path, supported by recreational sites like the Weller Lake Campground and Lost Man Campground. Mining history is preserved in the upper elevations at the Independence Number One Mine and the Gold Hill Tunnel Mine near Gold Hill. Numerous high-country basins hold isolated water bodies such as Ptarmigan Lake, Petroleum Lake, and Tabor Lake, surrounded by peaks including New York Peak and Truro Peak.