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1956 Map of Eagle Rock

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Eagle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic study of Park County, showing a landscape defined by drainage patterns and early ranching infrastructure. The map reveals the intricate network of gulches that feed into Tarryall Creek, including Ruby Gulch and Early Gulch. Human presence is marked by isolated landmarks like the Paige Ranch and a Corral north of Baker Mtn, alongside water-management features such as a prominent Aqueduct traversing the southern terrain.

Transportation in this era was confined to primitive routes like Chase Gulch Road and Turner Gulch Road, which followed the natural contours of the land. High points like Eagle Rock and Rock Point provide orientation across the high-elevation terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace the early naming conventions of the region through family-named landmarks such as Harriman Spring and Baker Spring, which were vital for life in this arid high-country environment.