2010 Map of Carter Lake Reservoir

About this map

Carter Lake Reservoir dominates this landscape south of Loveland, where a complex system of hydraulic engineering defines the foothills of the Front Range. The presence of three distinct structures—Carter Lake Dam Number 1, Carter Lake Dam Number 2, and Carter Lake Dam Number 3—demonstrates the massive scale of water storage required for the region. Beyond the primary lake, the map reveals a dense network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Handy Ditch, Home Supply Ditch, and the Saint Vrain Supply Canal. These waterways snake between smaller impoundments like Lon Hagler Reservoir and Hertha Reservoir. To the south, the Little Thompson River flows through the valley near Indian Mountain, while industrial activity is represented by the Larimer Quarry nestled near Culver Gulch.