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2016 Map of Carter Lake Reservoir

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Carter Lake Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Carter Lake Reservoir dominates this landscape along the eastern edge of the Front Range, serving as a centerpiece for a complex network of water management features in Larimer County. The 2016 survey detail illustrates the intricate system of irrigation and storage necessary for this region, including the Saint Vrain Supply Canal, Flatiron Penstocks, and numerous ditches like the Handy Ditch and Home Supply Ditch.

Evidence of local history and rural geography is preserved through specific landmarks such as the Charlie Stevens Grave and named topographical features like Meadow Hollow and Flatiron Mtn. To the south, the Little Thompson River crosses the border between Larimer and Boulder counties. The map captures a moment of modern residential development creeping toward the foothills, evidenced by the dense naming of local roads and subdivisions near Loveland and Berthoud.