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1951 Map of Cripple Creek North

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cripple Creek North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Cripple Creek anchors the southern margin of this topographic survey, revealing the high-altitude landscape of the Colorado gold belt during the early 1950s. The northern outskirts of the district are defined by a concentration of named peaks and mining-related features, including the Mollie Kathleen Mine and the County Hospital. The terrain is characterized by steep gulches and prominent summits like Mt Pisgah and Rhyolite Mountain, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages such as Barnard Creek and Fourmile Creek.

A distinct shift in land use is visible between the industrial history of the south and the recreational and protected areas to the north. While Carbonate Hill and Mineral Hill reflect the area's geological foundations, the presence of the Tenderfoot Ski Area and the Pike National Forest boundary indicates the evolving character of the landscape. The small settlement at Midland and the passage through Hoosier Pass highlight the vital transportation corridors carved through this complex Teller County terrain.