1957 Map of Harris Park

About this map

Pegmatite Points and the towering heights of Rosalie Peak dominate this mid-century topographic record of the Front Range. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation divide between the Arapaho National Forest and the Pike National Forest, where the headwaters of Bear Creek and Deer Creek begin their descent. Small, scattered alpine water bodies like Lincoln Lake and the Beartrack Lakes are tucked into glacial cirques below Rogers Peak. The map captures a moment of established backcountry recreation, documented by the Mt Evans Shelter House and several structured camps such as Camp Rock Campground and Meridian Campground. To the southeast, the residential footprints of Harris Park and Highland Park represent the primary human settlements, while the presence of the Colorado Game and Fish Reserve indicates the area's significance for wildlife management during this era.