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2019 Map of Jefferson

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Jefferson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Jefferson sits at the base of the high country in Park County, where the plains of the South Park basin meet the southern reaches of the Continental Divide. This landscape is defined by the headwaters of several major waterways, including the N Fork S Platte River, Michigan Creek, and Jefferson Creek, which flow through wide valleys such as Hall Valley and the wetlands surrounding Baker Lake. The topography rises sharply to the north and west toward Whale Peak and the alpine heights of the Pike National Forest.

Transportation corridors follow the natural geography of the region, anchored by the crossing at Kenosha Pass and the historic route toward Georgia Pass. While the town of Jefferson remains a central hub, the map reveals a network of mountain roads such as Michigan Creek Rd and Jefferson Lake Loop that provide access to high-altitude landmarks like Jefferson Lake and Gibson Lake. This area reflects the transition from open grazing land to the steep, timbered slopes of the Continental Mountains.