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2019 Map of Palmer Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Palmer Lake and the neighboring community of Monument anchor the northeastern portion of this study, positioned where the high plains meet the steep eastern face of the Rampart Range. The area is characterized by dramatic sandstone formations and significant water management features, including the Lower Reservoir and Palmer Lake Number 2, which reflect the region's importance as a mountain water source. The presence of the New Santa Fe Regional Trail and the southern reach of the USAF Academy grounds near Deadmans Lake highlights the transition from recreational wilderness to institutional and residential land use.

Deep in the western canyons and ridges, the Pike National Forest contains landmarks like Elephant Rock Arch and Monument Rock. To the southwest, The Farish Memorial Recreational Annex encompasses a high-altitude cluster of water bodies including Columbine Reservoir, Rainbow Reservoir, and Sapphire Lake, indicating a landscape heavily utilized for both mountain recreation and resource conservation.