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2011 Map of Estes Park

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Estes Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Estes Park serves as the gateway to the high peaks of the Mummy Range, where the confluence of the Big Thompson River and Fall River shaped the early development of this mountain community. The landscape is defined by massive granite features like Lumpy Ridge and The Twin Owls, which overlook the valley floor and historic properties such as the Elkhorn Lodge. Local history is preserved in several dedicated sites, including the MacGregor Ranch Cemetery and the Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church Cemetery.

The area north of the town center transitions into protected wilderness, marked by the Fall River Entrance and the Colorado State Fish Hatchery. Significant peaks like MacGregor Mountain and Dark Mountain tower over the drainage of Black Canyon Creek and Cow Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the eastern slope. Settlement remnants and institutional landmarks like the Estes Park District Ranger Office provide a clear view of the mid-20th-century footprint of this recreation hub.