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1956 Map of Farnum Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Farnum Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Tarryall Reservoir and the winding course of Tarryall Creek define this high-altitude landscape within the Pike National Forest. Mapped in the mid-1950s, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of gulches and peaks, including Sugarloaf Mountain and Farnum Peak. The presence of Lazy River Ranch and a small Cem near the creek suggests the long-standing ranching and settlement history in this corner of the Tarryall Mountains.

Transport and recreation are evidenced by the Mc Curdy Trail and the Tarryall Campground, while evocative local names like Graveyard Gulch and Schoolmarm Draw provide specific genealogical and topographic landmarks for those studying the history of Park County. The map also delineates open spaces such as Burns Park and Webber Park, illustrating the balance of forest and meadow before more modern development reached the area.