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2016 Map of West Beckwith Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of West Beckwith Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

West Beckwith Mountain and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Gunnison National Forest define this 2016 survey of Colorado’s wilderness. The map captures a complex network of ridgelines and watercourses, from the southern reaches of the West Elk Mountains to the broad expanse of Snowshoe Mesa. Unlike many developed regions, this area is characterized by its lack of permanent settlements, focused instead on the natural features like Coal Basin and the intriguing Beaver Jungle.

A network of primitive routes and footpaths, including the Through Line Trail and the Raven Mesa Jeep Trail, serves as the primary means of navigation through the steep drainages of Little Robinson Creek and Cascade Creek. Significant landmarks such as Sams Peak and Kaufman Ridge provide orientation for those traversing the backcountry, while Gunnison Lake stands as a notable water feature in an environment dominated by seasonal gulches and mountain streams.