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2013 Map of Ute Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ute Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Williams Fork river valley anchors this high-elevation landscape, where the settlement of Leal and the nearby Trails End Ranch provide a human footprint within the Arapaho National Forest. The map details a transition from river-bottom meadows to the high peaks of the Front Range, specifically following the Grand and Summit County boundary line across the crest of Ute Peak. Significant industrial infrastructure is present in the form of the Henderson Mill and the Henderson Tunnel, illustrating the area's ongoing importance to Colorado's mining and milling operations.

Outdoor recreation and water management define the topography, with numerous trails such as the Ute Pass Trail and Kinney Creek Trail providing access to the backcountry. Water resources are carefully mapped through features like the Ute Cr Reservoir and Ute Park Reservoir, while established sites like Sugarloaf Campground and South Fork Campground highlight the area's role as a destination for forest visitors.