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2023 Map of Maysville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Maysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Sawatch Range dominates this landscape, rising to the prominent peak of Mt Shavano in the northwest corner. This 2023 survey illustrates the rugged high-altitude topography of the San Isabel National Forest, where the Mt Shavano Trl and the famous Colorado Trl wind through steep gulches like Mill Gulch and Cedar Gulch. In the lower elevations, the settlement of Maysville sits along the South Arkansas River, serving as a gateway to the peaks above.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the network of irrigation features such as the North Fork Ditch, Cameron Ditch, and Missouri Park Ditch that draw from the river system. These channels support the valley floor between the mountains and the eastern edge of the map near Poncha Springs, highlighting the transition from alpine wilderness to managed agricultural and residential lands. The presence of Shavano Lake and Fooses Lake further marks the importance of water storage in this high-desert environment.