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2019 Map of Meridian Hill

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Meridian Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Harris Park and Brook Forest anchor this 2019 survey of the high-elevation terrain where the Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest meet. The landscape is defined by massive granite formations and peaks including Meridian Hill, Shadow Mtn, and the distinctive Lions Head near Chimney Rock. A complex network of waterways, including Yankee Cr and N Elk Cr, drains the ridges, feeding into features like Elk Falls and Mud Lakes.

The settlement patterns here reflect a mix of established mountain communities and recreational access, with numerous named trails like the Maxwell Falls Loop and Broce Ranch Trl threading through the forest. The intersection of three counties—Park, Clear Creek, and Jefferson—occurs amidst these high-country meadows like Groundhog Flat and Indian Creek Park, illustrating the administrative complexity of the Colorado Front Range wilderness.