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2011 Map of Lake George

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Florissant and the surrounding Teller County highlands are mapped here during a period of modern ranching and recreational land use. The high-altitude landscape is defined by the South Platte River and Twin Creek, which feed into Lake George. Local industry and geology are evident in the presence of the Teller Pegmatite Mine and Blue Bird Mine, alongside the protected paleontological grounds of the Florissant Fossil Beds NM. Large private holdings like Bentleon Ranch, Signal Rock Ranch, and Blue Mountain Ranch occupy significant portions of the terrain, illustrating the continuing importance of ranching in this part of the Rockies.

Outdoor recreation and youth camps are prominent features of the area, including Sanborn Western Camp and Camp Alexander. These sites are situated amidst landmarks like Crystal Peak and the steep walls of Elevenmile Canyon. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for both the Florissant Cemetery and Lake George Cemetery, which remain central to the history of these mountain communities.