2013 Map of Piney Peak

About this map

The high-country divide between Eagle and Summit counties dominates this 2013 survey, anchored by the prominent summit of Piney Peak. This high-altitude landscape within the White River National Forest is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features and steep topographic changes. Notable water bodies such as Blue Lake, Mahan Lake, and the marshy Slough Grass Lake are dispersed across the ridges. A complex trail system, including the Elliot Ridge Trail and Soda Lakes Trail, provides the primary means of navigating the backcountry. Geologic and natural landmarks like Chimney Rock and Mather Spring offer specific points of interest for those studying the area's physical geography. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by Sheephorn Creek and the North Fork Piney River, illustrating how snowmelt feeds the lower valleys from peaks like Meridian Peak.