1956 Map of Lake George

About this map

The South Platte River carves through the landscape of the Pike National Forest, defining the rugged topography of Teller and Park counties. In the mid-1950s, this area centered on the small settlements of Lake George and Florissant was characterized by high-altitude ranching and the nascent beginnings of modern infrastructure. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade running through the center of the sheet speaks to the vanished rail corridors that once served Colorado's mountain interior, while the massive Aqueduct and a Pumping Sta reveal the engineering efforts to move water across the Continental Divide.