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1956 Map of Eagle Rock

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Eagle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates this mid-century topographical study, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of water sources and high-altitude terrain in Park County. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are anchored by Eagle Rock and Baker Mtn, with Tarryall Creek winding through the northeast corner. This area serves as a vital watershed, evidenced by the numerous named springs such as Berkey Spring, Harriman Spring, and Baker Spring that dot the slopes between deep drainages like Copenhaver Gulch and Ruby Gulch.

Human presence is sparse and focused on ranching and seasonal access, most notably at the Paige Ranch near the mouth of Cabin Gulch. The nomenclature of the land reflects local history and geography, with descriptive markers like Rock Point and the curiously named Schoolmarm Draw in the southeast. This map captures the territory after 1950s aerial photography, maintaining a clear record of the forest boundaries and unimproved roads used by early travelers and land managers.