2016 Map of Vail East

About this map

Vail and the settlement of Bighorn anchor the southern edge of this 2016 survey, where the valley floor meets the soaring heights of the Gore Range. This map illustrates the intersection of mountain recreation and modern infrastructure, centering on the Interstate 70 corridor and the Vail Memorial Park. The surrounding landscape is dominated by the White River National Forest, defined by a network of drainage basins like Booth Cr and Pitkin Cr that feed into Gore Cr. High-altitude features such as The Spider, Bald Mtn, and Golden Peak mark the alpine terrain. A significant number of backcountry trails, including the Booth Lake Trail and Bighorn Trail, provide access to remote water bodies like Booth Lake and Pitkin Lake, tracing the routes used by generations of hikers and outdoorsmen through the Eagle and Summit County boundary lands.