Gore Peak was the highest point of the black range that extended for miles westward from Buffalo Park.

It was a rounded dome, covered with timber and visible as a landmark from the surrounding country.

All along the eastern slope of that range an unbroken forest of spruce and pine spread down to the edge of the valley.

This valley narrowed toward its source, which was Buffalo Park.

A few well-beaten trails crossed that country, one following Red Brook down to Kremmling; another crossing from the Park to White Slides; and another going over the divide down to Elgeria.