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2013 Map of Vail Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Vail Pass stands as the central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the Gore Range meets the Tenmile Range. In 2013, the area shows the established presence of the Copper Mountain Ski Area and the small settlements of Wheeler Junction and Copper Mountain. The transport corridor follows the path of Tenmile Creek and West Tenmile Creek, reflecting the modern infrastructure that connects these mountain passes.

Historically significant for its role in trans-mountain travel, the map highlights numerous trails such as the Gore Range Trail 60.1 and Wilder Gulch Trail 75.1. High peaks like Buffalo Mountain and Uneva Peak dominate the topography, while recreational sites like Black Lakes Campground and Wheeler Flats offer insights into the local land use within the White River National Forest. The water system is well-defined by features like Uneva Lake, Officers Gulch Pond, and the branching Corral Creek, which carve deep paths through the surrounding gulches.