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1956 Map of Hackett Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The South Platte River winds through the heart of the Pike National Forest, carving a path through high-elevation terrain punctuated by Hackett Mountain and Cedar Mountain. In the mid-1950s, this area of Teller and Park Counties maintained a primitive character, dominated by gulches and creeks feeding into the river. Isolated human footprints are visible at Wildhorn Ranch and Platte Springs, while the presence of several Mines suggests the persistent pull of mineral exploration in the canyon lands. The landscape is interconnected by a network of specialized routes, including the Longwater Trail and Transfer Trail, which supported localized movement before the expansion of more modern infrastructure. Extensive Beaver Ponds along Beaver Creek and Crystal Creek indicate an active hydraulic environment where natural damming shaped the drainage patterns between the mountain peaks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain