2022 Map of Oh-be-joyful

About this map

White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape, where the Ruby Range and Scarp Ridge define a complex geography of alpine basins and glaciated peaks. The drainage of Slate River and Oh-be-joyful Cr provides the primary orientation for a network of historic trails and mining-era footprints. Modern recreation is mapped alongside remnants of industrial history at Elkton, Pittsburg, and Irwin, indicating the shift from 19th-century resource extraction to a wilderness-focused economy. Dozens of named basins, such as Democrat Basin and Dippold Basin, sit below peaks like Schuylkill Mtn and Oh-be-joyful Peak. The intricate trail system, including Daisy Pass Trl and the Washington Gulch Snowmo/Ski Trl, illustrates how these former mineral routes have evolved into conduits for backcountry exploration.