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1961 Map of Falcon NW

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Falcon NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The northern reaches of the Black Forest dominate the high ground of El Paso County in this 1960s study, where timbered ridges give way to the drainage basins of Cottonwood Creek and Sand Creek. The landscape reflects a ranching and rural economy, anchored by established holdings such as the Banning Lewis Ranch, Wolf Ranch, and Hyatt Ranch. In the southern portion of the sheet, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad cuts across the plains near the small settlement of Shirley, marking a vital transportation corridor for the region's cattle and goods.

Social and industrial infrastructure is sparse but notable, including the Black Forest Ch and a localized Landing Area located central to the map. A significant industrial Pipeline traverses the terrain, highlighting the infrastructure developments of the mid-20th century. For those researching local genealogy, the map provides precise locations for the Burgess area and the small clusters of buildings that once defined these high-plains communities before the expansion of Colorado Springs.