2013 Map of Uncompahgre Peak

About this map

Uncompahgre Peak and the surrounding high-alpine landscape of the Uncompahgre National Forest dominate this 2013 survey. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations, including Matterhorn Peak, Sunshine Mountain, and Silver Mountain. The map reveals a legacy of resource extraction through names like Lee Smelter Gulch, Big Casino Gulch, and the Iron Beds, indicating the area's historical mining activity. A complex network of pack trails and stock routes, such as the Ridge Stock Driveway Trl and Uncompahgre Peak Trl, provides the primary means of navigating the drainages of the Little Cimarron River and Henson Creek. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting remote points like Pinnacle Ridge and Porphyry Basin, and illustrating the persistent reliance on historic trail systems in this high-altitude wilderness.