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2022 Map of Carter Lake Reservoir

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Carter Lake Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Carter Lake Reservoir and its surrounding landscape define this part of Larimer County, showing an intricate network of irrigation and water management infrastructure essential to the region. The map captures the engineered hydrology of the Saint Vrain Supply Canal and the Saint Vrain Canal feeding into various basins, including the Hertha Reservoir and Lon Hagler Reservoir. This water system supports the agricultural and residential transition between the foothills and the plains, where landmarks like Flatiron Mtn and Dowe Pass overlook the valleys of Chimney Hollow and Meadow Hollow.

Private aviation and rural airstrips are prominent features, with the Lazy W Airport and Skywagon Ranch Airport situated near the growing residential areas south of Loveland. Further south, the Little Thompson River meanders toward the border of Boulder County, while numerous ditches such as the Culver Ditch and Handy Ditch illustrate the long-standing reliance on diverted water for the local economy.