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1956 Map of Eagle Rock

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Eagle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates this mid-century topographical landscape in Park County, Colorado, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and deep gulches. The survey reveals a network of natural springs and seasonal drainage patterns, such as Berkey Spring, Harriman Spring, and the uniquely named Inbetween Spring. These water sources feed into a complex system of valleys, including Turner Gulch and Ruby Gulch, which eventually reach Tarryall Creek in the northeast.

Evidence of early ranching and grazing infrastructure appears in the form of the Paige Ranch and the presence of Elkhorn Road. The terrain is anchored by significant elevations like Baker Mtn and the namesake Eagle Rock, while the southern reaches feature the curiously named Schoolmarm Draw, suggesting a history of local nomenclature tied to the community's early settlement and use of the public lands.