2011 Map of Larkspur

About this map

Larkspur and Palmer Lake define the eastern corridor of this Colorado Front Range landscape, where the flatlands meet the rising foothills. The drainage patterns of West Plum Creek and East Plum Creek dictate the layout of ranching properties and transit routes through the area. Local land use is characterized by a mix of residential development and traditional resource extraction, seen in the presence of the Churchill Mine and Higginson Pit. Significant terrain features like Spruce Mountain and Raspberry Butte provide prominent vertical relief against the valley floor, while isolated structures such as the Swank Cabin and the Perry Park Airport mark the diverse human footprint on the land. The map illustrates a network of canyons, including Starr Canyon and Metz Canyon, that channel water from the higher elevations toward Cantrill Reservoir and the developing communities below.