2013 Map of Vail West

About this map

White River National Forest defines the rugged verticality of this 2013 survey, where high-altitude parks like Moniger Park and Flagstone Park sit amidst a complex network of drainage basins. The landscape is carved by the Piney River and East Meadow Creek, flowing through deep gulches and valleys toward the settled areas in the south. The transition from the wilderness of Red and White Mountain to the developed corridors of the Eagle Valley is sharp, marked by the presence of the Vail Ski Area and the communities of Avon and West Vail. This map illustrates the vital intersection of recreation and geography, with numerous named trails such as the Lake To Piney Trail and Buck Creek Trail providing access to remote points like Piney Lake and the Piney Crossing Campground. Local water management is represented by the Nottingham Reservoir and various creeks like Swift Gulch and Middle Creek that feed the Gore Creek watershed.