2013 Map of West Beckwith Mountain

About this map

West Beckwith Mountain and the high ridges of the Gunnison National Forest dominate this landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve through the West Elk Mountains. The map reveals a specialized alpine economy of high-altitude ranching and backcountry navigation, indicated by isolated outposts like the Little Robinson Cow Camp, Navajo Cabin, and Davenport Ranch. These sites are linked by a complex network of established trails, including the Through Line Trl and Kaufman Creek Trl, which follow the natural contours of the land above Coal Basin. Water remains a central feature of the terrain, with Gunnison Lake and drainage systems like Little Gunnison Cr and Robinson Cr defining the sharp verticality between landmarks such as Haystack Mountain and Coal Creek Mesa.