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1954 Map of Devils Head

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Devils Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Rampart Range dominates this mid-century topographic record, defined by the prominent Devils Head summit and its Devils Head Lookout Tower. Located within the Pike National Forest, the area reveals a landscape shifting from traditional ranching, represented by the Hy-Way Hereford Ranch and Round-Up Ranch, toward spiritual and youth-oriented retreats. Notable institutions include the Shamballah-Ashrama and the Brotherhood of the White Temple, both established in the rugged canyons near Gott Mountain.

A complex drainage system of gulches and creeks, such as North Gather Creek and Jackson Creek, carves through the terrain, supporting isolated settlements like Moonridge and Sprucewood. The presence of several recreation sites, including Camp Colorado, Silver State Youth Camp, and the Cabin Ridge Picnic Area, highlights the region's mid-century role as a sanctuary for outdoor education and religious reflection just south of the growing Front Range corridor.