2011 Map of Pine

About this map

Pine Grove and the winding North Fork South Platte River anchor this 2011 survey of the Front Range foothills. The landscape is defined by its mining heritage, evidenced by numerous named claims such as the Arlington Mine, Barker Mine, and the Osiris Property Mine. These mountain communities, including Shaffers Crossing and Buffalo Creek, are connected by a network of historic routes like the Narrow Gauge Trl, which follows the old rail grade along the riverbank. High points such as Riley Peak and the striking Cathedral Spires overlook a terrain carved by numerous gulches, from Shattuck Gulch to Miller Gulch. The presence of the Baehr Dam and Crystal Lake Dam highlights the area's developed water management system serving settlements like Elk Creek Acres and Glenelk.