2011 Map of West Elk Peak SW

About this map

Lion Elk Park and Bull Park characterize this high-elevation landscape in Gunnison County, where a dense network of forest service roads and drainage gulches defines the territory. The 2011 survey shows a complex web of designated routes, including Co RD 723 and County RD 724, which provide access through the varying terrain of Dillon Mesa and the slopes of Tenderfoot Hill. The water system is particularly intricate, with named drainages such as Slab Mill Gulch, Frying Pan Creek, and Burnt Mill Creek feeding into larger systems like East Elk Creek and Willow Creek. This map identifies numerous small hollows and gulches, such as Poison Gulch and Deep Hollow, alongside family-named landmarks like Deadman Gulch, reflecting the historic land-use patterns of the Colorado back country during the early 21st century.