1961 Map of Manitou Springs

About this map

Manitou Springs serves as the gateway to the high peaks of the Front Range, where the narrow-gauge Manitou and Pikes Peak Railroad begins its ascent alongside Ruxton Creek. This 1961 survey, updated with 1969 revisions, details the complex vertical geography of the Pike National Forest, from the iconic red spires of the Garden of the Gods to the high-altitude Lake Moraine and Almagre Mountain. The map documents the vital water infrastructure supporting the region, including the Aqueduct and numerous reservoirs like Big Tooth Res.