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1956 Map of Dakan Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dakan Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Rampart Range dominates this mid-century topographical study of the Pike National Forest, where the rugged terrain of Douglas County transitions into Teller and El Paso counties. Following the Rampart Range Road along the high ridges, the map reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep drainages. Prominent peaks like Dakan Mountain and Storm Peak anchor the northeast, while the southwestern corner features the notable Rainbow Falls Park along the course of Trout Creek.

This era of the forest is characterized by a network of primitive access points, including numerous Jeep Trails and specific resource sites like the mine located near Dakan Mountain and various quarries tucked into the gulches. Water management and natural features are evident in the Beaver Ponds near Stark Creek and the many named drainages such as Missouri Gulch and Illinois Gulch, which have long served as landmarks for local navigation and prospecting.