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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

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Tarryall Creek winds through the northeast corner of this high-elevation terrain, which is dominated by the steep drainages of the Pike National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of gulches, including Baker Gulch, Ruby Gulch, and Turner Gulch, which feed the local watershed. Sparse human activity is represented by Paige Ranch and the settlement of Copenhagen.

Strategic landmarks such as Baker Mtn and the namesake Eagle Rock serve as primary topographical markers for the area. The presence of the Elkhorn Aqueduct Road and various named springs like Berkey Spring and Harriman Spring indicate the critical importance of water management and access in this part of Colorado. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of these early forest roads and ranching outposts as they appeared in the mid-1950s.