2016 Map of Lake George

About this map

Florissant and Lake George serve as the primary anchors for this high-altitude landscape where the Park Co Teller Co boundary bisects a region of significant geological and recreational interest. The map documents the extensive reach of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in the south, while the northern reaches are dominated by the Pike National Forest and the rugged topography of Crystal Peak. Water management and natural drainage are central to the area's layout, seen in the path of the South Platte River as it enters Elevenmile Canyon and the presence of the Joe Wilson Recreation Reservoir. Local heritage is marked by the Lake George Cem and Florissant Cem, while a complex network of forest roads and trails, such as the Hardrock Trail and Sawmill-Boulder Trail, suggests a landscape used for both resource management and mountain access.