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2022 Map of Mount Deception

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Woodland Park serves as the primary hub for this portion of the Pike National Forest, where the residential street grid gives way to the high-elevation terrain of the Rampart Range. The landscape is defined by deep drainages like Lovell Gulch and South Fork Missouri Gulch, with prominent summits including Mt Deception and Soldier Mtn rising above the valleys. Water management and recreation are central to the area's layout, evidenced by Manitou Lake and the Woodland Park Reservoir.

Tracing the northern edge of the settlement reveals a complex network of forest roads and hiking paths, such as the Centennial Trl and Mule Creek North Trl. This interface between developed mountain living and protected wilderness is further emphasized by The Farish Memorial Recreational Annex on the eastern boundary near N Monument Cr. The presence of numerous named gulches and parks like Saylor Park highlights the varied topography that has shaped local development and access.