2022 Map of Harvard Lakes

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor serves as the central artery for this portion of the Sawatch Range, where small settlements like Princeton, Riverside, and Americus are positioned along the riverbank. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor to the high alpine peaks, including the eastern Buffalo Peaks and the high-elevation Harvard Lakes. Significant water management infrastructure is evident through the Riverside Ditch and Three Elk Reservoir, which support the lower-lying areas like Berrian Park. A network of backcountry routes, such as the Colorado Trl and Frenchman Creek Trl, illustrates the region's character as a crossroads for both historical travel and modern recreation between the San Isabel National Forest and Pike National Forest.