2013 Map of Garo

About this map

Garo serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape, where the confluence of sophisticated irrigation and ranching defines the terrain. The elaborate network of water management is evident through numerous features like the Prince Ditch, Elisha-Alden Ditch, and Nelson Ditch Number 3, which divert water from the Middle Fork South Platte River and High Creek. This intricate system reflects a long history of water rights and agricultural development in the region, supporting established holdings such as the McDowell Ranch, Cargill Ranch, and Harrington Ranch. To the southwest, the Pike National Forest boundary protects the slopes near Pole Gulch and Deadman Gulch. Local heritage is marked by the Buffalo Springs Cem and the nearby Buffalo Springs Campground, while the southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the northern reaches of the Antero Reservoir.