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1957 Map of Indian Hills

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Indian Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Indian Hills and the winding descent of Turkey Creek Canyon define this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1950s. The settlement pattern is dominated by a mix of established ranching properties like Willow Springs Ranch and Caryl Ranch, alongside recreational developments such as the Willow Springs Country Club and the roadside attraction of Tiny Town. A clear distinction exists between the developed valley corridors and the steep, gulch-cut terrain of the Hogback and various peaks.

Local industry is visible through scattered resource extraction, including a Mica Mine and Gravel Pit. The map captures the community infrastructure of the era, from the Sampson Sch to the Colorado Sunshine Club, while also detailing the intricate water management system of the Bergen Ditch and Bergen Reservoirs. Numerous named summits, such as Bald Mtn and Fourth of July Mountain, provide a framework for the complex topography that transitions into Deer Creek Canyon.