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1950 Map of Cascade

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Cascade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Rampart Range dominates this mid-century landscape, where steep canyons and high peaks give way to early resort settlements and medical facilities along the foothills. The Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium near Woodmen stands as a significant landmark of the era's specialized healthcare developments, while the community of Cascade and the Holy Rosary Chapel mark the growing residential and spiritual center of the area.

Infrastructure in 1950 reflects a transition from early rail to automotive tourism, with the Midland Terminal railroad and Crags Siding visible alongside the Pikes Peak Toll Road. This survey also meticulously details the water management system of the period, including Palmer Reservoir and a series of numbered reservoirs feeding the surrounding communities. From the eastern edge of Pike National Forest to the unique formations of Garden of the Gods, the map preserves a specific moment of mountain development and recreation.