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2019 Map of Vail Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Vail Pass serves as the central high-altitude hub for this portion of the White River National Forest, where the mountain corridors of the Gore Range and Tenmile Range converge. In the late 2010s, this area is defined by a dense network of recreational paths and alpine trails, such as the Vail - Frisco Rec Path and the Gore Range Trail, which navigate the steep transition from the Wheeler Flats valley floor to peaks like Uneva Peak and Buffalo Mtn. The settlement at Wheeler Junction marks a significant waypoint for modern travelers at the base of these ranges.

Water features are abundant across the high country, from the secluded Wheeler Lakes and Lost Lake to the larger Uneva Lake. The map details the intricate drainage patterns of N Tenmile Creek and Corral Creek, while historic routes like Shrine Pass Road offer a look at the traditional access points through the Eagle and Summit county line. This survey provides a precise record of the intersection between established recreational infrastructure and the protected wilderness of the Colorado Rockies.