2016 Map of Suicide Mountain

About this map

Gypsum sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the valley floor transitions into the protected lands of the White River National Forest. The geography is defined by a complex network of water management and rugged peaks, featuring numerous irrigation structures such as the McBrayer and Fenner Ditch and Stratton Ditch that draw from Gypsum Creek. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Suicide Mountain and Red Table Mountain, overlooking Timber Basin. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern intersection of aviation and ranching at the Gypsum Creek Ranch Airport, alongside primitive backcountry routes like the Sundell Trail and Miller Gulch Trail. These trails and roads, including Cottonwood Pass Road, trace the drainage patterns of Hardscrabble Gulch and Tenderfoot Gulch, marking a landscape used for both high-country agriculture and wilderness access.