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2016 Map of Elevenmile Canyon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Elevenmile Canyon
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 carves a path through the heart of the Pike National Forest, defining a landscape where high peaks and deep gulches dictate the movement of water and travelers alike. In the southern reaches of the Puma Hills, the canyon terrain is punctuated by the Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir and the smaller Wagon Tongue Reservoir, both critical water management features in this part of Park County.

Evidence of early regional passage is found along the Midland Trail, while the Rocky Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogical research near Adamans Cr. The map is characterized by a dense network of named drainages, including Messenger Gulch, Sledge Hammer Gulch, and Dittemore Gulch, which feed into the primary river system. Local landmarks like Stoll Mtn and the various gulches named for individuals or families reflect the area's long history of ranching and land use within the national forest boundaries.