
Vail and the nearby community of Bighorn occupy the narrow valley of Gore Cr at the foot of the massive Gore Range. This 2022 survey illustrates the intense concentration of development along the Gore Valley Trl and Big Horn Rd corridor, contrasted against the protected wilderness of the White River National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by winter sports and high-altitude recreation, featuring named slopes like Golden Peak and a dense network of mountain paths including the Vail Trl and Village Trl. To the north and east, the terrain rises sharply toward alpine features such as The Spider, Bald Mtn, and several high-elevation basins containing Booth Lake and Pitkin Lake. Local landmarks like Vail Memorial Park are also identified within the town's footprint.
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1929 · Dillon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Mt. Powell
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1933 · Ute Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Minturn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Dillon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Ute Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Mount Powell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Minturn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Leadville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Leadville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000