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1956 Map of Farnum Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Farnum Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Farnum Peak dominates the central landscape of this mid-century survey, a high point within the Pike National Forest. The map centers on the high-country drainage of Tarryall Creek, where the Tarryall Reservoir and its associated Spillway provide a focal point for water management and recreation at the Tarryall Campground. The settlement pattern is sparse, defined by large holdings like the Lazy River Ranch and the presence of the McCurdy Trail winding through the Tarryall Mountains.

Evidence of early ranching and rural life appears in names like Graveyard Gulch, where a small Cem is marked, and Schoolmarm Draw in the southern reaches. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous seasonal drainages, including Gooseberry Gulch and Packer Gulch, which feed into the main valley floor. The southern border touches upon Webber Park and Burns Park, showing the transition toward more open high-altitude basins.