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1958 Map of Como

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Como
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape of Park and Summit Counties, marking the rugged boundary between the Arapaho National Forest and Pike National Forest. Following the mid-century mapping of the Missouri River Basin, the area shows a distinct transition from the early mining era to a cattle and ranching economy. Historic centers of activity like the settlement at Como and the Dyersville site are surrounded by evidence of former mineral wealth, including the Gold Bell Mine and King Cole Mine.

Evidence of early high-country transit remains visible along the Old Railroad Grade and the Boreas Pass Road, crossing the divide at Boreas Pass. Numerous abandoned structures, such as the Volz Homestead and Schattinger Ranch, sit alongside working operations like the Slash 6 Ranch and Circle V Bar Ranch. The map also preserves the location of the Parkville (Site) Cemetery and a Historical Monument commemorating the vanished town of Parkville.