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1956 Map of Lake George

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Lake George and Florissant serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century survey of the high-altitude Teller County landscape. The area is defined by a network of ranching properties, including Bantleon Ranch, Crystal Peak Ranch, and Snare Ranch, situated among the peaks of the Pike National Forest. A notable transition in transportation is evident as an Old Railroad Grade winds through the valley near Beaver Creek, superseded by the developing road system of the 1950s.

The geological and recreational character of the region is highlighted by the Petrified Forest Area and the presence of Camp Alexander. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for the Lake George Cem and Florissant Cem. Distinctive terrain features like Crystal Peak and Blue Mountain anchor the topography, while a modern Aqueduct and Pumping Sta near the South Platte River indicate the era's infrastructure development.