1956 Map of Hackett Mountain

About this map

The South Platte River winds through the heart of this mid-century survey, defining a landscape marked by its transition from high-altitude gulches to forest-rimmed valleys. This terrain, encompassing portions of the Pike National Forest and the Lost Creek Wilderness, is characterized by a network of drainage systems such as Hackett Gulch and Longwater Gulch that feed into the main river channel. Small outposts and seasonal destinations like Custer Cabins and Platte Springs indicate a geography shaped by outdoor recreation and remote settlement near the boundary of Park and Teller Counties.