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2016 Map of Larkspur

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Larkspur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rampart Range dominates the western landscape of this 2016 survey, where the Pike National Forest meets the growing corridor of the Colorado Front Range. High-altitude drainages like Bear Cr and W Plum Cr carve through deep canyons, including Starr Canyon and Metz Canyon, before descending toward the settlements of Larkspur and Palmer Lake. The area reflects a complex mix of protected wilderness and residential development, evidenced by the intricate street networks of Perry Park and the specialized infrastructure of the Perry Park Airport.

Tracing the eastern edge of the mountains, the map reveals distinct geological landmarks such as Raspberry Butte, Monkey Face, and Eagle Mtn. The transition from the high peaks to the valley floor is marked by historical transit routes like Old Territorial Rd and the small siding at Spruce, situated near the base of Spruce Mtn. This document captures the modern state of these foothills just as recreation and conservation became the primary land uses.