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1956 Map of Dakan Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dakan Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Dakan Mountain and the high peaks of the Rampart Range dominate this mid-century survey of the Pike National Forest in Douglas County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of gulches and creeks, such as Illinois Gulch and Missouri Gulch, which indicate the complex drainage patterns of the eastern Rockies. While much of the area is undeveloped forest land, small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Mine and a Quarry located near the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Local landmarks such as Rainbow Falls Park and Saylor Park appear alongside family or locally-named features like Watson Park. The map also records the exact tri-county boundary point where Douglas, Teller, and El Paso Counties meet. The 1980s-era purple revisions over the original 1956 topography highlight subtle changes in woodland cover and infrastructure, providing a useful comparison for researchers tracking forest development and land use over several decades.