1957 Map of Como

About this map

Como serves as the focal point of this late-1950s survey, situated along the Old Railroad Grade in the high-altitude landscape of Park County. The map documents a transition from industrial activity to cattle ranching, marked by numerous family and corporate operations such as the Circle V Bar Eightmile Ranch, Robinson Ranch, and Red Hill Ranch. The mining history of the Pike National Forest is evidenced by the Silverheels Mine and Fortune Placer Mine, while the Welch Sawmill near Holthusen Gulch points to local timber extraction. Education and infrastructure are reflected in the Fremont Sch and the Como Cem. Notable terrain features include Silverheels Mountain and Little Baldy Mountain, with the Boreas Pass Road providing access through the rugged gulches and along North Tarryall Creek.