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1987 Map of Bailey

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Bailey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The North Fork South Platte River carves a deep path through this portion of the Front Range, dictating the settlement patterns and transport corridors for mountain communities in the late 1980s. The town of Bailey serves as a primary hub along the river, flanked by smaller historic locales such as Insmont, Estabrook, and Glenisle. This survey illustrates the transition from traditional mountain hamlets to more modern recreational and residential developments, exemplified by the appearance of Wandcrest Park and the Heliport near Pine Junction.

High-altitude topography is defined by features like Crow Hill and Mount Bailey, while the presence of an Observatory and a Substation near Crow Gulch points to the area's role in supporting regional infrastructure. A significant portion of the landscape is protected within the Pike National Forest and the Lost Creek Wilderness, maintaining the character of the terrain even as gravel pits and various mining prospects indicate continued resource extraction along the Park and Jefferson County line.