2021 Map of Red Mountain

About this map

Sierra Madre peaks and the high-elevation drainage of the N Fork Encampment River define this portion of the Medicine Bow National Forest in the early 21st century. The map centers on the high-altitude transit of Battle Pass, a critical crossing point where the Continental Divide intersects regional routes. This landscape is shaped by deep glacial and water-carved features such as Hidden Treasure Gulch, Slaughterhouse Gulch, and Tram Gulch. Water resources are prominent throughout the terrain, ranging from the Cow Cr Reservoir to numerous alpine streams like Nellie Cr and Teddy Cr. The area is a hub for high-country recreation, evidenced by the Bottle Creek C.G. and extensive networks including the Bottle Creek Ski Trails Trl and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl.