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2016 Map of Harvard Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a central corridor through this section of Chaffee County, defining the agricultural and transport patterns between the Pike National Forest and San Isabel National Forest. Small settlements like Riverside, Princeton, and Americus are positioned along the river valley, supported by water infrastructure such as the Riverside Ditch. The terrain transitions from the river bottom to high-altitude peaks, notably W Buffalo Peak and the distinctive Elephant Rock near the southern boundary.

High-country recreation and local ranching history are evident in the dense network of paths including the Colorado Trail, Frenchman Creek Trail, and Three Elk Trail. Water management is represented by the 3 Elk Reservoir and the Harvard Lakes, while residential pockets such as Berrian Park and Columbia Ranch Rd show the more modern development footprint in the valley. The map clearly delineates the border between Chaffee and Park counties as it crosses the high ridges of the northern landscape.