1970 Map of Elbert

About this map

Elbert sits at the junction of several drainage systems in the high plains of Elbert County, where the landscape is defined by the northward flow of Running Creek and Kiowa Creek. This 1970s record illustrates the shift from early rail infrastructure to modern recreation and ranching. The Old Railroad Grade remains a prominent landmark through the center of the valley, while newer features like the J-CC Camp and Peaceful Valley Ranch signal the area's evolving use. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by several Gravel Pits near the town site. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the location of the community Cem and family-named terrain like Neffs Gulch, as well as the transition into the northern reaches of El Paso County. The inclusion of a Landing Strip and various Jeep Trails further highlights the area's transition into a more accessible rural landscape.