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2019 Map of Vail East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Vail East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The town of Vail and the neighboring settlement of Bighorn anchor the southern corridor of this high-altitude landscape, where the Gore Creek valley serves as the primary artery for local travel. Set within the White River National Forest, the map illustrates a complex network of recreation and preservation, featuring the Gore Valley Trail and Vail Memorial Park. The surrounding peaks of the Gore Range dominate the topography, punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Bald Mtn and the distinctively named The Spider.

Remote alpine water bodies including Upper Piney Lake, Booth Lake, and Pitkin Lake are tucked into the high basins, feeding tributaries like Spraddle Creek and Pitkin Creek that descend toward the valley floor. The map highlights the transition from the concentrated development of the resort area to the expansive wilderness, tracing established paths like the Slate Creek Trail and Village Trail through the high country.