2019 Map of West Beckwith Mountain

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the dramatic rise of West Beckwith Mtn stands as a primary landmark. The terrain is defined by a complex network of ridges and drainages, including Moseley Ridge and Kaufman Ridge, which separate various creek basins. Water management and natural features are represented by Gunnison Lake and irrigation infrastructure like the Deep Cr Ditch. This 2019 survey documents a wilderness character maintained through the century, with place names such as Beaver Jungle and Coal Basin pointing toward the area's natural history and former resource potential. Distinctive flat-topped landforms like Raven Mesa, Coal Creek Mesa, and Snowshoe Mesa illustrate the region's characteristic geology, while numerous small waterways including Cliff Cr and Little Robinson Cr drain the high country of the West Elk Mountains.