1961 Map of Cheyenne Mountain

The presence of the Louisiana State University Camp and Rock Creek Park suggests a diverse use of the foothills beyond military operations. In the lower elevations, water management is evident through the North Side Reservoir and Haymes Reservoir along Little Fountain Creek. Geologists and local historians can trace drainage patterns through Deadman Canyon and Sand Canyon, while cultural markers like Hitch Rack Ranch and various radio towers—specifically Krdo—point to the area's mid-century communication and ranching history.