1939 Map of Elizabeth

About this map

The Site of Gold Discovery by Russell anchors the historical significance of this landscape, marking a pivotal moment in the region's mining heritage. Surveyed in the 1930s, the terrain is defined by a dense network of gulches and creeks, including Running Creek and Cherry Creek, which dictated the placement of early ranching and agricultural operations. The map reveals a robust rural infrastructure of the era, with numerous small school districts such as High Point Sch, Flintwood Sch, and Locust Grove Sch serving the scattered population around the town of Elizabeth. Large landholdings like the Edelweiss Ranch and Pine Bar Ranch reflect the dominant ranching economy, while the presence of a CCC Camp at the edge of the county line points to New Deal-era conservation work in the high plains. The boundary between Douglas and Elbert counties bisects this territory, where isolated landmarks like Hilltop and the Miller Cem provide valuable touchstones for genealogical research.