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2019 Map of Como

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Como serves as a focal point in this high-altitude landscape of Park County, where the historic settlement is situated near the Como Cem and Como Lake. The surrounding terrain of the Pike National Forest is defined by a complex network of water rights and drainage, evidenced by the Fremont Ditch, Slater Ditch, and O'Neil Ditch that lace the meadows east of the mountains. Transportation routes through the area are varied, ranging from the well-traveled Boreas Pass Rd to the recreational Silverheels Snowmobile trails.

Prominent landforms such as Little Baldy Mtn, Palmer Peak, and the long spine of Reinecker Ridge dictate the flow of numerous gulches and creeks, including Montgomery Gulch and Tarryall Cr. The settlement at Peabodys sits further north, while the crossing at Red Hill Pass marks a significant transition point in the southern portion of the quadrangle. This map documents a region where ranching history and modern forest management intersect along the high-country drainages of the South Park basin.