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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 enters this landscape from the northwest, feeding into Lake George where the village of the same name grew along the shoreline. This 1990s-era revision shows the developed layout of Florissant, located at the junction of Twin Creek and Grape Creek. A significant portion of the eastern landscape is dedicated to the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, highlighting the scientific and preservation-oriented character of this valley.

Further west, the terrain rises into the Pike National Forest, where landmarks like Blue Mountain and Crystal Peak dominate the skyline. Near the forest boundary, researchers can find Camp Alexander, alongside infrastructure like an aqueduct and a local landing strip. The contrast between the protected fossil beds and the active timber and recreation lands of the national forest defines the area's modern land use.