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1948 Map of Manitou Springs

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Manitou Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Manitou Springs and its surrounding geological landmarks are documented here following a late-1940s field check. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation gains between the edges of Colorado Springs and the high peaks of the Pike National Forest, including Cameron Cone and Almagre Mountain. Famous tourist sites such as the Cave of the Winds, the Cliff Dwellings, and the striking rock formations of the Garden of the Gods are clearly marked.

The infrastructure of the era is remarkably detailed, showing the Incline Railway and the Cog RR climbing toward higher elevations alongside the Barr Trail. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the scattered mountain settlements like Minnehaha, Midway, and Green Settlement, along with the Helen Hunt Jackson Cemetery and several U S Forest Service Cabins. The map also captures the intricate water management system of the day, featuring Lake Moraine and several numbered reservoirs that served the region.