2019 Map of Grand Lake

About this map

Grand Lake serves as a gateway to the high peaks and alpine drainages of north-central Colorado, where the Colorado River begins its long journey through the Kawuneeche Valley. This survey captures the boundary between Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho National Forest, highlighting the complex topography of the Front Range. Notable for genealogists and local historians are the Grand Lake Cem and the more remote Gaskil Cem near the settlement of Gaskil. The map reveals the intricate water management systems of the region, such as the Harbison Ditch and the subsurface path of the Alva B Adams Tunnel. Recreation and transit patterns are well-defined by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and numerous secondary paths like the Onahu Creek Trail and Timber Lake Trail, which navigate through Big Meadows and toward high summits like Mt Ida.