1956 Map of Farnum Peak

About this map

Farnum Peak stands as the central topographic anchor of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the high-elevation drainage basins of the Tarryall Mountains within the Pike National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of gulches and creeks, including Potato Gulch, Gooseberry Creek, and the intricate Tarryall Creek system which feeds into the Tarryall Reservoir in the northwest. Human presence is concentrated around the Lazy River Ranch and the Tarryall Campground, with a notable Cemetery located east of Bridge Gulch. This map provides significant value for those tracing local landmarks or backcountry routes, as it captures specific place-names like Schoolmarm Draw and Rock Point before later developments may have altered the local vernacular. The winding McCurdy Trail and numerous named parks such as Webber Park and Burns Park illustrate the area's established role in mountain recreation and ranching during the 1950s.