2016 Map of Cheesman Lake

About this map

Cheesman Lake and the South Platte River dominate this 2016 study of the Jefferson and Douglas County borderlands. This landscape is defined by the canyon-cut drainages of the Pike National Forest, where steep ravines like Flickenstein Gulch and Schoonover Gulch feed the central reservoir. The topography is anchored by prominent high points including Sugarloaf Peak and Cheesman Mtn, while the interior provides a detailed look at the Lost Valley Park area. This modern survey maps the critical water infrastructure and recreational access points of the Front Range, tracing the paths of the Wigwam Trail and Gill Trail through the protected forest. The intricate network of seasonal streams like Wigwam Cr and Goose Cr illustrates the complex hydrologic character of this mountain terrain.