2016 Map of Uncompahgre Peak

About this map

Uncompahgre Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Uncompahgre National Forest, where steep ridgelines and deep drainages define the alpine terrain. To the south, the settlement of Henson lies along Henson Cr, a corridor marked by industrial history and mineral exploration. The presence of Lee Smelter Gulch, Copper Gulch, and the Iron Beds suggests a legacy of prospecting and mining activity concentrated near the water's edge. High peaks like Silver Mtn, Matterhorn Peak, and Sunshine Mtn surround the central mass, connected by an extensive network of pack trails and stock driveways. The drainage patterns of the Little Cimarron River and Big Blue Cr carve northward through the forest, while routes like the Ridge Stock Driveway Trail and Uncompahgre Peak Trail provide access to the remote interior of this Hinsdale County wilderness.