2013 Map of Harvard Lakes

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor in Chaffee County serves as the central artery for this high-altitude landscape, where the valley floor transitions sharply into the steep elevations of the San Isabel National Forest. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the river and US Highway 24 N, with small communities like Riverside and Americus appearing alongside historic educational landmarks including Riverside School and Berrian School. To the west, the terrain rises toward the namesake Harvard Lakes and 3 Elk Reservoir, while the northeastern corner reaches the high point of West Buffalo Peak at the border of Pike National Forest.