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1958 Map of Como

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Como
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude ranching intersect along the Continental Divide in the late 1950s. The landscape is defined by its extraction history, evidenced by the Lincoln Mine, Sally Barber Mine, and extensive Tailings near Farncomb Hill. While settlements like Como and Jefferson anchor the valley floors, the higher elevations are marked by historical echoes at Parkville (Site) and Dyersville (Site), alongside abandoned homesteads like the Liesburg Homestead.

Transport through this mountain terrain follows the legacy of the narrow-gauge era, with an Old Railroad Grade winding through the hills near Boreas Pass. The map details a complex network of water management via the Packer Ditch and Elkhorn Link Ditch, supporting established livestock operations such as the Slash 6 Ranch and the Rocking R Sky Ranch. This survey captures the transition from a feverish mining past to a more permanent ranching and forestry economy within the Arapaho and Pike National Forest.