1961 Map of Manitou Springs

About this map

Manitou Springs and the eastern slopes of the Front Range appear here at a moment of transition, showing urban expansion in the 1960s and 70s alongside the established recreational geography of the Pike National Forest. The complex ascent to the high peaks is defined by the Manitou and Pikes Peak (Cog RR) climbing through Englemann Canyon, passing early-century stop-offs like Minnehaha and Ruxton Park. Above the city, the legendary red rock formations of Garden of the Gods overlook the valley.