2016 Map of Topaz Mountain

About this map

Tarryall Mountains and the Kenosha Mountains converge in this high-altitude section of the Pike National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of hiking and pack trails, including the prominent Colorado Trail and the Brookside-McCurdy Trail, which navigate the complex drainage systems of the N Fork Lost Cr and S Fork Lost Cr. These trails connect isolated geographical points such as Topaz Mtn, N Tarryall Peak, and the broad basin of Lost Park. Numerous named gulches and canyons, such as Black Canyon and Wallace Gulch, indicate a rugged topography carved by seasonal water flow. The map documents the intricate relationship between high peaks like the Platte River Mountains and the series of tributary creeks, including Craig Cr and Gooseberry Cr, that feed the larger watershed.