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2016 Map of Deckers

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Deckers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The South Platte River winds through the heart of the Pike National Forest, defining the geography of this mountain corridor at the boundary of Jefferson and Douglas counties. The small riverside settlements of Deckers, Trumbull, and Oxyoke serve as focal points for a landscape dominated by dramatic granite outcrops and steep gulches. High points like Long Scraggy Peak and Noddle Heads overlook a network of backcountry paths, including the famous Colorado Trail.

Transport and recreation are closely tied to the water, with S Platte River Rd tracing the river's path past named points like Snow Water Springs and the granite formation at Skull Rock. The canyon's many drainages, such as Saloon Gulch and Hatch Gulch, suggest a history of local exploration and naming that predates modern recreational use, while trails like the Devils Slide Trail and Turtle Mountain Trail reveal the intricate topography of the Front Range.