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1957 Map of Allens Park

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Allens Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Allens Park and the surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 1957 survey, updated with revisions through 1978. The landscape is characterized by the convergence of Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest, where alpine peaks like Mt Meeker and Pagoda Mountain overlook a complex network of glacial features and mountain streams. The development of the area for seasonal recreation and conservation is evident through landmarks such as the Wild Basin Ranger Station, the Rock Creek Ski Area, and St Catherine Chapel at Camp St Malo.

Settlement patterns follow the drainages of the North St Vrain Creek and Middle St Vrain Creek, where small communities like Ferncliff and Peaceful Valley emerged. The presence of a Hydraulic Laboratory and various gaging stations reflects the importance of water management in this high-country environment. For the historian, the map preserves the mid-century layout of trails and campgrounds, including the Mt Meeker Campground, before later wilderness designations may have altered access.