Carte topographique Black Forest

Colorado Springs boasts a diverse and striking topography characterized by its high elevation and mountainous terrain. Nestled at approximately 6,035 feet (1,839 meters) above sea level, the city is flanked by the majestic Pikes Peak, which rises dramatically to 14,115 feet (4,302 meters), forming part of the…

Altitude moyenne : 2.252 m

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Colorado Springs is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6000 feet in elevation.

Altitude moyenne : 2.252 m

The town marks the top of the Palmer Divide, a ridge running from Palmer Lake eastward which separates the Arkansas River drainage to the south from the Platte River drainage to the north. The highest point of the divide is about 7,700 feet (2,300 m) above sea level at Vollmer Hill located in the Black Forest.…

Altitude moyenne : 2.302 m

Soils on Pikes Peak above the timberline (approximately 12,000 ft or 3,700 m) are classified as Cirque land. Forests at lower altitudes mostly lie over the brown stony, sandy, loams of the Catamount loam or Ivywild loam series.

Altitude moyenne : 3.902 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.246 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.982 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.515 m

The town marks the top of the Palmer Divide, a ridge running from Palmer Lake eastward which separates the Arkansas River drainage to the south from the Platte River drainage to the north. The highest point of the divide is about 7,700 feet (2,300 m) above sea level at Vollmer Hill located in the Black Forest.…

Altitude moyenne : 2.302 m

The reservoir supplies water to the Tesla Hydroelectric Facility. Colorado Springs Utilities built and operates this hydroelectric power plant, which opened in 1997. Water from the reservoir flows down a shaft called the Stanley Tunnel and then into the turbines in a powerhouse located in the foothills west of…

Altitude moyenne : 2.765 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.515 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.958 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.992 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.112 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.786 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.594 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.080 m

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Colorado Springs is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6000 feet in elevation.

Altitude moyenne : 2.252 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.080 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.958 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.220 m

The uppermost portion of Pikes Peak, above 14,000 feet (4,300 m) elevation, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

Altitude moyenne : 3.902 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.820 m

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Colorado Springs is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6000 feet in elevation.

Altitude moyenne : 2.252 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.835 m

Soils on Pikes Peak above the timberline (approximately 12,000 ft or 3,700 m) are classified as Cirque land. Forests at lower altitudes mostly lie over the brown stony, sandy, loams of the Catamount loam or Ivywild loam series.

Altitude moyenne : 3.902 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.604 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.581 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.884 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.791 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.604 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.111 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.144 m

Snowfall is usually moderate and remains on the ground briefly because of direct sun, with the city receiving 38 inches (97 cm) per season, although the mountains to the west often receive in excess of triple that amount; March is the snowiest month in the region, both by total accumulation and number of days…

Altitude moyenne : 2.229 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.996 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.144 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.724 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.982 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.220 m

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Colorado Springs is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6000 feet in elevation.

Altitude moyenne : 2.252 m

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m), the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. It is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6,000 feet (1,800 m) in elevation.

Altitude moyenne : 2.252 m

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Colorado Springs is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6000 feet in elevation.

Altitude moyenne : 2.252 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.722 m

Altitude moyenne : 1.714 m

Altitude moyenne : 3.697 m

Altitude moyenne : 2.886 m