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1956 Map of Lake George

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The South Platte River and its tributary canyons anchor this mid-century survey of the Park and Teller county line. The settlement at Lake George is shown as a focal point for mountain ranching and local infrastructure, featuring a Ranger Sta, Fish Hatchery, and a nearby Lake George Cem. To the east, the village of Florissant sits along Twin Creek, surrounded by established properties like Bantleon Ranch and Crystal Peak Ranch.

Evidence of earlier transportation and resource management is visible throughout the terrain. An Old Railroad Grade winds through the valley north of Blue Mountain, tracing a path between the peaks. The map also identifies the Petrified Forest Area and significant infrastructure such as an Aqueduct and Pumping Sta, reflecting the importance of water management in this high-altitude landscape. Established camps like Camp Alexander highlight the area's long-standing role for recreation within the Pike National Forest.