2023 Map of Reeds Peak

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation stretch of the Black Range within the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. This rugged section of the Gila National Forest is defined by a network of steep canyons and prominent summits, including the namesake Reeds Peak and Diamond Peak. The landscape is a vital watershed where numerous springs, such as Newman Spring and Hickland Spring, feed into drainage systems like South Diamond Creek and Cherry Creek. Notable for its lack of modern road infrastructure, the area relies on a system of historical paths including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl and Circle Seven Trl, reflecting its preserved primitive state. Place names like Spud Patch and Reeds Meadow hint at the localized land use and surveying history of this Sierra County terrain.