2016 Map of Manitou Springs

About this map

Manitou Springs and the western reaches of Colorado Springs dominate the northeastern corner of this 2016 survey, where the urban edge meets the steep ascent of the Pike National Forest. The map documents a vertical landscape defined by peaks and canyons, including Mt Manitou, Cameron Cone, and the dramatic rock formations at Balanced Rock. Genealogists and local historians will find the Crystal Valley Cem and Jackson Cem well-documented, alongside small mountain settlements like Minnehaha and Midway. Water management is a primary theme of the terrain, with the Manitou Reservoir, Lake Moraine, and Stratton Reservoir linked by a complex system of creek drainages and pipelines. The extensive network of paths, such as the famous Barr Trail, illustrates the region's long-standing focus on recreational access to the high-altitude wilderness surrounding Almagre Mtn.