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2016 Map of Elkhorn

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mexican Ridge and Link Spring Ridge dominate this high-altitude landscape in Park County, where the terrain transitions into the broad depression of The Basin. This 2016 survey documents a network of named drainages and water sources, including the ephemeral Playa Lakes and several vital springs like Elkhorn Spring and Association Spring. The nomenclature of the gulches—Garcia Gulch, Sevenmile Gulch, and Ruby Gulch—reflects the traditional topographic divisions of this central Colorado region.

Modern residential and access roads such as Vista Grande Dr and Homestead Rd intersect with historic thoroughfares like Co Rd 17, showing the modern human footprint upon the high country. In the southern reach of the quadrangle, Logan Hill and Bald Hill stand as prominent markers near the boundary with the James Mark Jones State Wildlife Area. The map also traces the northern end of Reinecker Ridge, providing a detailed view of the complex landform patterns essential for local land use and geographic study.