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1949 Map of Cheyenne Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Camp Carson dominates the eastern landscape of this post-war survey, showcasing the expansive infrastructure of the Camp Carson Military Reservation. The transition from the high plains to the dramatic rise of Cheyenne Mountain is marked by a mix of military development and remote educational outposts. Notably, the map records the Iowa State College Camp and the Louisiana State University Camp situated near the mountain's base, suggesting the area's significance for field research and collegiate training in the late 1940s.

Local landmarks such as the J L Ranch and Hitch Rack Ranch persist alongside federal land including the Pike National Forest. Drainage patterns are clearly defined by Little Fountain Creek and Rock Creek, while the Clover Ditch indicates early water management for the surrounding terrain. This era captures the facility just before its redesignation as Fort Carson, providing a detailed look at its original cantonment and hospital layout.