2013 Map of Redcloud Peak

About this map

Redcloud Peak and Sunshine Peak dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Gunnison National Forest. The map provides a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the Lake Fork, where several significant alpine gulches such as Grizzly Gulch and Cataract Gulch converge. The settlement of Sherman is located at the confluence of the Lake Fork and Cottonwood Cr, while the high-altitude site of Whitecross sits further west near Burrows Park. This area's mining and industrial history is hinted at through features like Lee Smelter Gulch and Boulder Gulch, which indicate the legacy of resource extraction in these steep mountain corridors. The remote character of the terrain is further evidenced by high-altitude water bodies like Cooper Lake and the winding course of Henson Cr in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.