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1958 Map of Strawberry Lake

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Strawberry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Strawberry Lake and the high elevations of the Arapaho National Forest characterize this terrain, where water management and recreation dominate the landscape. The map shows the southeast corner of Lake Granby and Arapaho Bay, supported by complex irrigation and drainage features like Vail Ditch and the Hankison Reservoir. These man-made water features reflect the mid-century development of the Colorado River basin’s headwaters.

Local landmarks such as the Little HO Ranch and Arapaho Valley Ranch offer insights into the era's mountain land use, while trails like the Caribou Trail and Meadow Creek Trail suggest the area's transition into a destination for backcountry exploration. The presence of numerous Beaver Ponds along Meadow Creek and Strawberry Creek indicates a naturally dynamic hydrological system within the protected forest and recreation area boundaries.