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1994 Map of Cheesman Lake

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Cheesman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Cheesman Lake serves as the central hub of this mid-1990s survey, surrounded by the high elevations of the Pike National Forest. The geography is defined by the convergence of several major drainages, including Goose Creek and Wigwam Creek, which feed into the reservoir controlled by the Cheesman Dam. This area at the border of Jefferson and Douglas counties has long been a retreat for recreational and youth organizations, evidenced by the presence of the Flying G Ranch, the Wigwam Club, and Lost Valley Ranch.

Topographical interest is concentrated around the steep slopes of Cheesman Mountain and Sugarloaf Peak, while the western edge of the sheet marks the boundary of the Lost Creek Wilderness. Significant infrastructure, such as the Matukat Road and a Communication Tower, indicates the active management of these forest lands. The map also delineates the complex county lines where Jefferson, Douglas, Park, and Teller counties meet in this mountainous terrain.