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1954 Map of Devils Head

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Devils Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Devils Head and the surrounding Pike National Forest dominate this mid-century survey of the Rampart Range in Douglas County. The landscape is defined by a distinct cluster of specialized retreats and spiritual centers, most notably the Brotherhood of the White Temple and Shamballah-Ashrama situated near Gott Mountain. These establishments, alongside the Silver State Youth Camp and Camp Colorado, suggest a mid-century transition toward recreational and communal use of these high elevations.

Traditional agricultural and ranching legacies remain visible through family-named holdings like Bear Mountain Ranch, the BBLB Ranch, and Hy-Way Hereford Ranch. Waterways such as North Garber Creek and Jackson Creek carve through the terrain, punctuated by geological landmarks like Elephant Rock and Bergen Rock. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact locations of fire lookouts and campgrounds like Rock Springs Campground before later development or landscape changes altered these mountain access points.