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2019 Map of Carter Lake Reservoir

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Carter Lake Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Carter Lake Reservoir dominates the rugged foothills west of Loveland, where the complex water management systems of the Front Range are on full display. This landscape is defined by its extensive network of irrigation and power infrastructure, including the Flatiron Penstocks descending from Flatiron Mtn and a series of smaller catchments like Lon Hagler Reservoir and Hertha Reservoir. The St Vrain Canal and Culver Ditch illustrate the intricate engineering required to move water through these dry valleys.

A unique historical landmark, the Charlie Stevens Grave, is located near Chimney Hollow, offering a personal connection to the area's early residency. The southern portion of the map follows the Little Thompson River as it cuts through the terrain near Dowe Pass and Indian Mtn. Small private airstrips such as Lazy W Airport and Skywagon Ranch Airport suggest the modern land-use patterns of these rural foothills.