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2022 Map of Eldorado Springs

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Eldorado Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The eastern slope of the Colorado Front Range meets the plains in this detailed topographic study, which tracks the boundary between Boulder and Jefferson counties. The iconic sandstone formations of The Flatirons overlook the southern edge of Boulder, while the Union Pacific RR winds through the canyons, passing the small settlement at Crescent and the community of Copperdale.

Water management and local history are central to the landscape, from the large Gross Reservoir on South Boulder Creek to the Eldorado Springs Cemetery and Green Mountain Cemetery. The map documents a complex network of trails, including the Mesa Trail and Shadow Canyon Trail, which provide access to significant peaks like South Boulder Peak and Bear Peak. These labels provide a clear picture of the region's transition from early mining and ranching settlements like Magnolia and Twin Spruce to its modern role as a protected recreational corridor within the Roosevelt National Forest.