On the summit of the watershed which divides Platte and the Arkansas Rivers, fifty-two miles south of Denver, and on the Rio Grande & Santa Fe Railroads, is a beautiful natural lake, close shut in by mountains on either side. It is some ten acres in area, and its altitude is 7,238 feet above sea level. Not many years ago this sheet of water was known as Loch Katrine, but out of compliment to General Palmer, the lake and site were christened (by Kate Field) "Palmero," in the presence of prominent officials of the Rio Grande Railroad, and others. To the ears of Coloradoans this must have carried an unpleasant foreign twang, for custom since has altered the appellation to plain Palmer Lake.

Along the shores of the lake, stone approaches and walls have been built, a lively fountain jet plays from its center, tempting little boats invite the tourist as well as the prairie schooner voyageur, and the many eyes which peer from countless passing cars shine forth a thankful, gratified expression as they admire the beauties of the waters and the reflections of the everlasting hills.