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1950 Map of Manitou

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Manitou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Manitou and the western edge of Colorado Springs serve as the gateways to a landscape defined by extreme verticality and early tourism infrastructure. The map documents the intricate transportation networks required to navigate the Rampart Range, from the steep Inclined Railway to the winding course of the Manitou and Pikes Peak Ry. Higher elevations reveal small mountain enclaves like Ruxton Park, Minnehaha, and Artists Glen, connected by the Barr Trail as it ascends toward the peak beyond the western margin.

Cultural and historical sites are clustered around the canyons, including the Cliff Dwellings and the Helen Hunt Jackson Cemetery near South Cheyenne Canyon. The presence of the Midland Terminal RR (Abandoned) through Ute Pass marks the evolution of regional transit from heavy rail to mountain roads like Gold Camp Road. Within the Pike National Forest, numerous remote cabins and settlements such as Green Settlement and the Cheyenne Mtn School Cabin appear alongside natural landmarks like Garden of the Gods and its iconic Balanced Rock.