2017 Map of Wheeler Peak

About this map

Wheeler Peak stands as the high point of this high-altitude landscape within the Carson National Forest, anchoring a terrain defined by the alpine basins and glacial lakes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The settlement at Taos Ski Valley and the nearby site of Twining reflect the human footprint in these mountains, where recreation and earlier mining efforts have historically converged. A network of headwaters, including the Rio Hondo and Rio Lucero, drains the steep slopes surrounding peaks like Bull-of-the-Woods Mtn and Lobo Peak. The map provides detailed placement for prominent water bodies such as Williams Lake, Blue Lake, and Lost Lake, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed into the Rio Pueblo de Taos. This survey captures the topographical intricacies of the Taos Co highlands, showing the intersections of designated forest land and tribal boundaries.