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1951 Map of Falcon

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Falcon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Black Forest dominates the northwest corner of this 1951 study, where the timbered highlands begin to descend toward the high plains. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of family-held cattle operations, including the Banning Lewis Ranch, Wolf Ranch, and Old Brown Ranch, illustrating the dominant ranching economy of mid-century El Paso County. Centrally located, Falcon serves as a hub for the region, positioned along the Southern Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line.

Toward the south, the terrain becomes more utilitarian with the presence of Peterson Field, a significant aviation facility near Sand Creek. Further east, the Corral Bluffs create a distinct geological break in the prairie, while the Big Johnson Reservoir and Little Johnson Reservoir provide essential water management for the surrounding agricultural lands. The map meticulously documents dozens of named ranch sites, offering a valuable record for genealogists and local historians tracing the settlement patterns of this frontier-style landscape.