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1954 Map of Larkspur

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Larkspur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Larkspur sits at the junction of two major mountain rail corridors during the mid-1950s, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranchlands. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Denver and Rio Grande Western lines run parallel through the valley, highlighting the importance of rail transport for the local economy. Beyond the village, the landscape is defined by family-named holdings like Perry Park South Ranch, Green Valley Ranch, and Crystal Springs Ranch, reflecting a legacy of cattle ranching along the Front Range.

Prominent landmarks such as Spruce Mountain and Raspberry Butte tower over the drainage of West Plum Creek and its many tributaries. In the southern reaches, the City Limits of Palmer Lake appear near the Douglas and El Paso county line. Significant local sites including the Community Church in Larkspur and the isolated Swank Cabin offer touchpoints for genealogists tracing families who lived within the Pike National Forest boundary or along the banks of Carpenter Creek.