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1956 Map of Elevenmile Canyon, 1985 Print
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1956 Map of Elevenmile Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The South Platte River carves through this high-altitude landscape, defining the steep geography of Elevenmile Canyon before emptying into the massive Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir. This 1950s survey, updated in the 1980s, highlights a region managed for recreation and natural resources within the Pike National Forest. The map documents the development of public access points, including the Idlewild Picnic Area, Cove Campground, and Springer Gulch Campground, alongside youth organization sites like Camp Alexander. While the modern focus is recreational, industrial history is noted by the presence of the Camp Mine and an Aqueduct in the southeast. Historical travel routes are preserved in labels like the Wagon Tongue Road, which follows the drainage of Wagon Tongue Creek through the Pumpkin Hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain