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2019 Map of Drake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Drake and Midway serve as central points in this Larimer County landscape, where the Big Thompson River cuts a deep path through the Big Thompson Canyon. The map illustrates a complex network of canyons and gulches, with the river joined by the N Fork Big Thompson River near the town of Drake. Settlement patterns follow the narrow valley floor, with Waltonia and Cedar Cove established along the primary transportation corridor of Big Thompson Canyon Rd.

Upland areas within the Roosevelt National Forest are marked by steep peaks like Palisade Mtn and Sheep Mtn. The infrastructure of the area is further defined by the Cedar Springs Reservoir and a series of recreational paths, including the Round Mountain Nature Trail. For those interested in local industry or land use, features such as the Slab Pile near Galuchie Park and several forest access routes like Storm Mountain Access indicate the intersection of timber, water management, and mountain access.