Custom Search     Cushman Lake     Actually, Gus Cushman was proprietor of the lakes for many years, but he never drowned there. I wonder who told you this family tale?... it's the same story that was passed down to me but I've proved it to be untrue. As far as I know the only body to be found in Cushman lake was the body of Frank Maumey... Gus found him there in Aug of 1906. Says Pearl An old family tale says this lake is named after Gus Cushman. He drowned in the lake, giving the lake     it's Cushman name. Says Roberts How did Cushman Lake get it's name? Who is it named after? Says Bob Cushman Having a glorious time in the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains is simple.            Map Detailed Map Weather Local weather forecast