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1956 Map of Glentivar

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Glentivar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Glentivar marks a specific point of historical interest on this mid-century survey of the high-altitude landscape of Park County. The terrain is defined by the steep elevation changes of the Puma Hills, where peaks like Schoolmarm Mountain and Badger Mountain dominate the eastern half of the map. Transport and passage are dictated by the natural gaps in these ranges, most notably at Wilkerson Pass, which features a dedicated Visitor Center, and the more remote La Salle Pass.

A network of drainage gulches, including Rishaberger Gulch, Martland Gulch, and O'Brien Gulch, carves through the western slopes toward the valley floor. The map captures a moment when the Pike National Forest boundary regulated much of the land use, while landmarks like Rishaberger Spring and the Pipe Springs Campground indicate the area's importance for local recreation and water management within the Missouri River Basin development area.