2016 Map of Vail West

About this map

Avon and Vail anchor the lower elevations of this survey, where the Eagle Valley meets the high-country recreation corridors of the White River National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the municipal developments of Gore Creek to the steep ridges of Red and White Mtn. Notable for its focus on the Vail Ski Area, the map documents technical infrastructure like Top Lift 8 alongside a complex network of forest roads and historic routes such as the Old 734 Trail and the Red Sandstone Muddy Pass. To the north, the terrain gives way to significant alpine hydrology, including Piney Lake, Lost Lake, and the winding Piney River. This 2016 edition provides a detailed record of the contemporary wildland-urban interface, tracing the intricate trail systems of Swift Gulch and Nottingham Gulch that bridge the gap between mountain resorts and the protected forest interior.