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2016 Map of Garo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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The Middle Fork South Platte River and its southern counterpart dominate this high-altitude landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation ditches tells the story of Colorado's ranching history. Features like the Guiraud Ditch, Elisha-Alden Ditch, and Nelson High Cr Ditch reveal the decades of water management required to support livestock in the area surrounding the settlement of Garo. The terrain is defined by prominent landforms such as Meier Ridge and Red Hill, while the Pike National Forest borders the southwestern reaches.

Genealogists and local historians can find the Buffalo Springs Cem located near Deadman Gulch, providing a specific point of interest for family research. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the northern edge of Antero Reservoir, illustrating the large-scale water storage systems that replaced earlier localized ranching infrastructure. This 2016 survey documents the enduring pastoral character of Park County, preserved through a mix of public forest lands and private agricultural holdings.