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1954 Map of Cooper Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cooper Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Garden Park Dinosaur Monument anchors this 1954 topographical study of the Fremont County high country, where deep canyons and high parks define the landscape. The western portion is characterized by a series of working properties and educational sites, including the Freek Ranch, Chess Ranch, and the University of Kansas Geology Summer Camp. These settlements are linked by a network of drainage systems such as Fourmile Creek and Milsap Creek that flow southward toward Sixmile Park.

The eastern terrain is dominated by the massive Cooper Mountain, which rises between the steep walls of Phantom Canyon and the headwaters of Felch Creek. Local infrastructure of the era is remarkably specific, noting the Garden Park Sch, a Garden Park Corral, and a USFS Emergency Telephone station. This detail provides a clear view of mid-century land use, from recreational preservation at Red Canyon State Park to the ranching and resource management occurring across Shaws Park.