Templeton Gap
Canals in ColoradoCanals opened in 1949Flood control in the United StatesGeography of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Templeton Gap is a gap between hills and bluffs located in northeastern Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. It was used by Native Americans to reach Ute Pass and was an area that oxen trains traveled to reach Colorado Springs. Templeton Ranch was operated by A.J. Templeton, for whom the feature is named. During heavy rains, water pools in a basin about the city and funnels through the gap and has resulted in devastating floods. The Templeton Gap Floodway was built in 1949 to divert waters and reduce the likelihood of flooding. The city operates a trail named Templeton Gap trail.
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Templeton Gap Trail, Colorado Springs
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N 38.884444444444 ° | E -104.80472222222 ° |
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Templeton Gap Trail
Templeton Gap Trail
80907 Colorado Springs
Colorado, United States
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