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2011 Map of Sweetwater Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sweetwater Lake and its surrounding drainage systems define this high-altitude landscape in Garfield County. The 2011 survey documents a mix of seasonal livestock operations and outdoor recreation, centered on the Sweetwater Lake Campground. Several named seasonal outposts, including Hilltop Ranch and Sweetwater Cow Camp, are connected by a network of unimproved roads like Co HWY 151.

Elevated landmarks such as Turret Peak and W Mountain overlook a complex watershed of mountain streams including Turret Creek, Dry Sweetwater Creek, and Cross Creek. High-country meadows and parks, specifically Turret Creek Meadows and Tenmile Park, highlight the land's utility for summer grazing. This map is an essential reference for locating family-named features like Johnny Meyers Lake and Jack's Spring in the Colorado backcountry.