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1948 Map of Cheyenne Mountain

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Cheyenne Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Cheyenne Mountain dominates the western skyline of this mid-century survey, casting its shadow over the expansion of Camp Carson. The landscape reveals a fascinating transition from the wild terrain of the Pike National Forest to the organized infrastructure of the Camp Carson Military Reservation. In the shadow of the peaks, academic life and ranching exist alongside military operations, evidenced by the Iowa State College Camp, the Louisiana State University Camp, and the J L Ranch.

Water management is central to the area's development, with drainage from Rock Creek and Little Fountain Creek feeding into local reservoirs. The map captures the specialized use of the foothills, where named landmarks like Deadman Canyon and Sand Canyon provide natural corridors. The presence of the Camp Carson Hospital and a 4 Lane roadway indicates the rapid modernization and strategic importance of this El Paso County corridor following the 1947 aerial surveys.