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1945 Map of Bailey

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Bailey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Bailey sits at the heart of this mid-1940s landscape, serving as a hub along the North Fork South Platte River. The area is defined by a deep network of family ranching and early mountain settlement, with numerous named properties such as Fitzsimmons Ranch, Potter Ranch, and Isham Jones Ranch dotting the gulches and plateaus of the Pike National Forest. Local community life is anchored by institutions like Dry Creek Sch and Pine Gulch Sch, while the presence of Horn Cem and Pine Gl Cem offers specific points of interest for genealogical research.

Transportation and infrastructure reflect the era's mountain geography, centered on U.S. 285 and the rugged drainage patterns of Roland Gulch and Elk Creek. Settlements such as Insmont, Estabrook, and Crossons trace the river's path, while the Bailey Ranger Sta and Bailey Camp Grounds indicate the region's long-standing role in forest management and recreation. The varied terrain, from Crow Hill to Mount Bailey, illustrates the complex topography of the Park and Jefferson County border.