2019 Map of Pieplant

About this map

Pieplant Mill sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of Pieplant Cr and the Taylor River meet. The area is a nexus of three major federal territories: the White River National Forest, San Isabel National Forest, and Gunnison National Forest. The terrain is characterized by massive peaks and basins, including the soaring Grizzly Peak and the high glacial cirques of Church Basin and Silver Basin. Genealogists and historians can trace the network of Forest Service roads and trails, such as 7756 and 7751, that navigate the timberline. The northern reaches are punctuated by alpine water bodies like Lake Patricia and Alan Lake, while the southern portion opens into the broader valley of Taylor Park, showing the transition from steep mountainsides to the more level terrain of Doctor Park.