2011 Map of Wheeler Peak

About this map

Twining and Taos Ski Valley serve as the primary human hubs in this alpine landscape, located along the headwaters of the Rio Hondo. The area is deeply marked by its mining history, with numerous claims and operations such as the Frazer Mine, Highline Group Mine, and Amizette Prospects scattered across the high-elevation slopes. This 2011 survey captures the region's topographical prominence, centered on Wheeler Peak and surrounding summits like Mount Walter and Simpson Peak. The drainage systems of the West Fork Red River, Middle Fork Red River, and East Fork Red River define the northern territory, while high-altitude lakes including Williams Lake, Lost Lake, and Blue Lake sit in glacial basins. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact locations of older infrastructure like the Blue Lake Cabin, Ditch Cabin, and the Twining-Blue Lake Pack TRL, alongside early-century mining labels like the Rio Hondo Placer Group.