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2019 Map of Dakan Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates this section of the Rampart Range, where the landscape is defined by a complex network of drainages and peaks. The topography is anchored by Dakan Mountain and Turtle Mountain, with numerous narrow ravines such as Illinois Gulch, Missouri Gulch, and White Spruce Gulch carving through the high ground. A notable cultural landmark, Indian Cave, is situated in the southwestern portion of the quadrangle near the boundary between Douglas and Teller counties.

Water resources are plentiful, with Trout Creek and its accompanying Trout Creek Connection providing a vital hydrologic corridor alongside Watson Park Creek and East Plum Creek. The map also details recreational and natural areas including Rainbow Falls Park and Saylor Park, illustrating the region's character as a managed wilderness area where forest service infrastructure and named peaks like Storm Peak and Chimney Peak serve as primary navigational points.