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2017 Map of Bean Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bean Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest encompasses the southern portion of this landscape, where the terrain rises toward Table Mtn and the high elevations of Joslin Basin and Cuniff Basin. This area is defined by a complex network of water management, visible in the engineered paths of the Dearborn Canal, Cuniff Ditch, and Mosher Ditch. These waterways reflect the historical necessity of diverting the Dearborn River and its tributaries, such as Flat Cr and Cuniff Cr, across the varied topography of Lewis and Clark County.

Central to the region is Bean Lake, positioned between the river and the northern flats near Connors Lake. The map reveals several family-named landmarks and historical routes, including Hay Coulee Rd and the Dearborn River High Bridge. The transition from the high ridges of Harrison Basin Ridge to the lower coulees and basins illustrates the physical constraints that shaped ranching and movement through this part of the Front Range.