2013 Map of Cheesman Lake

About this map

Cheesman Lake dominates the central landscape of this high-country quadrangle, where the South Platte River carves through the granitic formations of the Pike National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition zone at the intersection of Jefferson, Douglas, Park, and Teller counties. Established ranching operations like the Flying G Ranch and Lost Valley Ranch indicate the long-standing private holdings that persist alongside expansive public lands. These ranch names offer specific reference points for local history and property research within the deep drainage systems of Goose Cr and Wigwam Cr. Recreational geography is well-defined by numerous forest sites, including Spruce Grove Campground and Lost Valley Park, while prominent landmarks such as Sheeprock and Sugarloaf Peak provide topographic orientation across the drainage basins of the Turkey Cr and Wildcat Cr headwaters.