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1959 Map of Antero Reservoir

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Antero Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Antero Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this South Park high-altitude basin, where the South Fork South Platte River winds through the flats. This mid-century survey documents a sparse but established ranching economy, centered on historic properties like the Salt Works Ranch and Poyner Ranch. The map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies numerous individual residences and former settlement locations, including the Ardleman Homestead, Jaehob Homestead, and the abandoned Trump (Site).

To the west, the steep incline of Kaufman Ridge and the rock formations of The Castles transition into the Pike National Forest. Evidence of early industrial activity remains visible through the Old Railroad Grade and mining ventures such as the Lucky Jack Mine. The terrain is punctuated by significant water sources like Agate Creek and Antelope Spring, which were vital for the homesteads scattered across this high mountain prairie.