2019 Map of Milligan Lakes

About this map

Michigan Cr and Tarryall Cr define the hydrological character of this high-altitude landscape, where a sophisticated network of historical irrigation infrastructure is documented. Named water diversions such as Whitten Ditch, Packer Ditch, Harlan Ditch, and Randell Ditch demonstrate the essential role of water management in the development of Michigan Hill and the surrounding basin. This survey illustrates how human engineering has historically adapted to the drainage of Packer Gulch and Monahan Gulch within the Pike National Forest. Prominent topographic landmarks like Fremont Knoll and the Continental Mountains provide clear reference points for understanding the early 21st-century configuration of this mountain territory. The map also traces the evolving residential and access roads, from Michigan Hill Rd to various localized courts and ways that signify contemporary land use and parceling.