2011 Map of Ute Peak

About this map

The Williams Fork drainage in Grand County reveals a landscape shaped by both massive industrial mining infrastructure and high-altitude wilderness. At the center of the local economy is the Henderson Mill, connected to mining operations via the Henderson Tunnel. This industrial activity sits in contrast to the surrounding Williams Fork Mountains, where the Ute Creek Reservoir and East Branch Reservoir manage water along the creek systems. The small settlement of Leal serves as a waypoint along the river, near the Trails End Ranch. Toward the south, the topography rises toward prominent summits like Ute Peak, Sugarloaf, and Old Baldy, while recreational sites such as South Fork Campground and Sugarloaf Campground suggest the area's secondary role as a destination for forest visitors. The map clearly delineates the complex network of mountain roads, including Co RD 3 and Ute Pass Rd, which navigate the steep terrain of Ute Pass and Berry Gulch.