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2011 Map of Shawnee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shawnee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Fork South Platte River carves a central corridor through this landscape, anchoring small settlements like Shawnee and Glenisle. This 2011 survey reveals a complex network of high-altitude drainages and gulches, reflecting a geography where transportation routes like Old Stagecoach Rd and Romer Ranch Rd follow the natural contours of the Platte River Mountains. Local history is preserved in sites such as the Shawnee Cemetery and Baldwin Cemetery, while the presence of the Redskin Mines near McArthur Gulch points to the region's mineral interests.

Water management is evident at the Whiteford Reservoir and its accompanying Whiteford Lake Dam. The map also identifies higher peaks, including Shawnee Peak and Derringer Peak, which overlook the smaller enclaves of Singleton and Weller to the west. This layout demonstrates the typical development of mountain communities clustered in valley bottoms near reliable water sources and established ranching outposts like Willow Creek Ranch.