2011 Map of Dawson Butte

About this map

West Plum Creek and East Plum Creek define the drainage of this Douglas County landscape, where the foothills of the Front Range meet expanding residential development. The 2011 survey shows a mix of established ranching history and modern suburban growth, centered around the prominent landform of Dawson Butte. Evidence of earlier industry persists at the Perry Park Mine and the Waucondah Dam near the Waucondah Reservoir in the southwest corner. Local genealogy and history are anchored by the Glen Grove Cemetery, while the small settlement of Tomah sits along the eastern corridor. The map also records specialized land use, such as the Continental Divide Raceway, and newer neighborhoods like Monte Vista Estates, illustrating the transition of the Colorado high country from a mining and agricultural region into a contemporary residential landscape.