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1956 Map of Dakan Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dakan Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Rampart Range dominates this 1950s terrain study, revealing a high-elevation landscape within the Pike National Forest. Significant peaks including Dakan Mountain and Storm Peak anchor the topography, while the Rampart Range Road provides a primary transit corridor through the drainage systems of Jackson Creek and Bear Creek. A notable industrial footprint is visible at the Quarry situated in the northern sections, suggesting mid-century resource extraction.

The map further delineates the complex network of gulches and water features that define the Douglas County backcountry, including Illinois Gulch, Missouri Gulch, and the distinctive Rainbow Falls. The inclusion of a Jeep Trail and remote Beaver Ponds reflects the area's use for recreation and land management, while clearly marked boundaries for Teller and El Paso counties at the southern edge show the intersection of jurisdictional lines in this high-country environment.