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1961 Map of Manitou Springs

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Manitou Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Manitou Springs and the western edge of Colorado Springs define the transition from urban settlement to the high country of the Pike National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and early recreational infrastructure, featuring the iconic Garden of the Gods and the Cog Railway climbing through Englemann Canyon. Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, with an intricate network of infrastructure including the Aqueduct, Manitou Reservoir, and Lake Moraine feeding the valley below.

Deep canyons and high peaks like Mount Manitou and Cameron Cone are accessible via historic routes such as the Barr Trail and High Drive. The area is also rich with natural landmarks that became major tourist draws, from Seven Falls and Silver Cascade Falls to the distinct Cliff Dwellings. For the researcher, this 1961 edition (revised in 1994) captures the established layout of mountain parks and the enduring footprints of 19th-century settlements like Ruxton Park and Minnehaha.