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2016 Map of Sweetwater Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sweetwater Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

White River National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain of Garfield County shown here, a landscape defined by its alpine basins and critical water sources. The map centers on the prominent Sweetwater Lake and the nearby Sweetwater Cow Camp, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to seasonal livestock grazing. Drainage systems including Sweetwater Cr, Turret Cr, and Lake Cr carve through the topography, which rises toward summits like Turret Peak and W Mtn.

A network of historical paths such as Ute Deep Trail, Harold's Trail, and Turret Creek Trail suggests a legacy of travel through these drainages long before modern road development. Evidence of localized land use appears in the naming of features like Johnny Meyers Lake and Tenmile Park, while the presence of Sams Spring and Jack's Spring indicates the importance of reliable water points for both wildlife and high-country ranching operations in this part of Colorado.