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1994 Map of Lake George

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Lake George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The South Platte River and its accompanying Lake George reservoir anchor the western edge of this Colorado landscape, where the high country transitions into the preserved geological wonders of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. This area, split by the Park Co Teller Co boundary, shows a distinct pattern of settlement and recreation, from the concentrated townsite of Lake George to the Camp Alexander scout camp.

Resource management and water infrastructure are evident throughout the terrain, marked by a prominent Aqueduct and the far-reaching boundaries of the Pike National Forest. Local history is preserved at the Florissant Cem near the town of Florissant, while the rugged topography is defined by landmarks like Crystal Peak and Blue Mountain. The map details the transition from riparian gulches like Arkansas Gulch to the complex road networks of Lower Twin Rock Road and Upper Twin Rock Road.