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2022 Map of Meridian Hill

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Meridian Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Harris Park and Brook Forest anchor this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of Clear Creek, Jefferson, and Park counties converge. The terrain is defined by the massive presence of the Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest, punctuated by prominent peaks like Meridian Hill and Shadow Mtn. The hydrology is complex, with headwaters such as Yankee Creek and N Elk Creek carving through the slopes.

Smaller settlements and clearings like Indian Creek Park and Groundhog Flat suggest a history of summer residency and alpine recreation. Distinctive landmarks such as Chimney Rock, Lions Head, and the Elk Falls waterfall provide specific points of interest for those tracing the development of trail systems like the Cub Creek Trail or the Maxwell Falls Loop Trail. The map reveals a transition from the structured residential roads of Harris Park to the protected wilderness of the national forests.