2016 Map of Red Creek

About this map

White River National Forest covers much of this high-elevation landscape in Eagle County, defined by a complex network of pack trails and water sources. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Gypsum Creek and Red Creek, which connect higher ridges like Red Table Mtn to the valleys below. The presence of features like Schoolhouse Gulch, Saloon Gulch, and Red Hill suggest a history of early land use and local naming conventions tied to specific camps or landmarks. High-country water management and recreation are evident through the Lede Reservoir and clusters of alpine water bodies including Ragged Lakes and Muckey Lake. A dense system of historical routes, including the Red Creek Trail and Mount Thomas Trail, illustrates how this area was navigated long before modern road development reached into these reaches of the forest.