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1954 Map of Devils Head

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Devils Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Rampart Range dominates this mid-century survey of the Pike National Forest, characterized by its transition from high-elevation lookouts to working ranches and spiritual retreats. The topography is anchored by the Devils Head Lookout Tower and nearby Devils Head Campground, while the cultural landscape includes the unique presence of Shamballah-Ashrama and the Brotherhood of the White Temple near Gott Mountain.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of recreational and agricultural land use, from the Silver State Youth Camp to family-named operations like the Hy-Way Hereford Ranch and Bear Mountain Ranch. A network of gulches and creeks, including Garber Creek and Dutch Fred Gulch, carve through the terrain, supporting localized activities evidenced by several mines scattered across the eastern slopes. Small clusters at Sprucewood and Moonridge provide glimpses into the residential development of the Douglas County backcountry during this era.