2019 Map of Platte Canyon

About this map

Longview and Foxton serve as primary points of interest along the drainage of the North Fork South Platte River in this part of the Front Range. The landscape is defined by its dramatic geological formations, with distinctive landmarks such as Dome Rock, Chair Rocks, and Raleigh Peak rising above the river valley. Much of the southern and eastern territory is protected within the Pike National Forest, where the topography descends sharply into the Platte Canyon. The confluence at South Platte and the nearby Strontia Spring highlight the critical water systems of the region. A network of specialized trails, including the Elkhorn Trail, Songbird Trail, and Oxen Draw Trail, illustrates the modern recreational character of the land, weaving through gulches named for local wildlife and the pioneering samplers of the terrain like the Raymers and Kennedy families.