1939 Map of Elizabeth

About this map

Elizabeth and the surrounding high plains of Douglas and Elbert counties are defined here by a network of seasonal drainages and early ranching history. The landscape is marked by the Site of Gold Discovery by Russell along Russellville Gulch, a point of interest for those tracing the 1858 Pikes Peak Gold Rush origins. The region's 1930s social fabric is visible through its numerous rural schoolhouses, including Gold Dale Sch, Flintwood Sch, and Locust Grove Sch. Water remains the central concern of the era, illustrated by named springs and isolated holdings like Idelweiss Ranch and Pine Bar Ranch. The map also captures the presence of a New Deal-era CCC Camp and the quiet solitude of Miller Cem near the confluence of Running Creek and Henderson Gulch.