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1949 Map of Bailey

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Bailey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Bailey sits at the heart of this post-war mountain landscape, where the North Fork South Platte River winds through the northern reaches of the Pike National Forest. The settlement pattern in 1949 reflects a transition from early pioneer ranching to more established mountain communities. Numerous named family properties such as the Isham Jones Ranch, Lydia Ranch, and Fitzsimmons Ranch are scattered along the drainages of Elk Creek and Deer Creek.

Social and civic life is anchored by local institutions like the Dry Creek Sch and Pine Gulch Sch, alongside the Horn Cem and Pine Gl Cem. Smaller clusters like Insmont, Estabrook, and Crossons trace the river valley, marking the era before modern expansion altered the footprint of these Park County villages. High points like Rocked Top Mtn and Lone Rock provide prominent landmarks for those studying the old road and trail networks that connect Wandcrest Park to the Bailey Ranger Sta.