2022 Map of West Elk Peak SW

About this map

Gunnison National Forest land defines this landscape, where a dense network of gulches and creeks drains the high country. The map documents a topography shaped by water and early industry, indicated by names such as Slab Mill Gulch and Burnt Mill Gulch in the north. Central to the sheet are the high-altitude plateaus of Bull Park and Elk Park, while Tenderfoot Hill and Dillon Mesa anchor the southern reach. The drainage pattern is complex, with Frying Pan Cr, Stevens Cr, and multiple forks of Dry Gulch cutting through the terrain. Access to these remote reaches is maintained via routes like the Lion Gulch Trl and Dry Gulch Trl, providing a clear picture of the modern trail and forest road system used to navigate this part of the West Elk wilderness.