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2016 Map of Meridian Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Brook Forest and Harris Park anchor this high-elevation landscape where the Front Range begins to ascend toward the Continental Divide. The terrain is defined by the massive boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest, which meet along the county lines of Clear Creek, Jefferson, and Park. Notable peaks including Meridian Hill, Shadow Mtn, and Black Mtn tower over the drainage systems of Upper Bear Creek and the N Elk Cr.

Evidence of the region's recreational and residential expansion is found in the dense network of roads near Evergreen, including S Brook Forest Rd and Buffalo Park Rd. Smaller settlements like Indian Creek Park and the historic Staunton Ranch appear alongside prominent geological features such as Chimney Rock and Lions Head. This survey documents a modern period of development within a landscape deeply rooted in federal forest management and ranching history.