2022 Map of Garo

About this map

The settlement of Garo and the expansive waters of the Antero Reservoir anchor this high-altitude landscape in Park County. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation engineering, where numerous water rights are codified through named channels like the Elisha-Alden Ditch, Nelson Ditch Number 3, and the Antero-Feeder Ditch. These diversions draw from the Middle Fork South Platte River and the South Fork Platte River, reflecting a complex history of water management essential for ranching in this arid environment. The terrain is defined by prominent landforms such as Meier Ridge, Red Hill, and Reinecker Ridge, while the southwestern corner transitions into the protected timberlands of the Pike National Forest. Genealogists and local historians will find the Buffalo Springs Cem near Deadman Gulch, providing a point of interest for tracing early families in the region.