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1957 Map of Meridian Hill

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Meridian Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The State Game and Fish Reserve and the expansive reaches of the Arapaho National Forest define this high-altitude landscape during the late 1950s. The map captures a transition in land use, where established mountain retreats like Brook Forest and Our Lady of the Rockies Camp operate alongside working landscapes like the Elk Management Headquarters. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Bear Creek and North Fork Elk Creek, which dictate the placement of small settlements and isolated ranching outposts.

Notable landmarks like Meridian Hill and Shadow Mountain rise above the timbered slopes, while localized names such as Groundhog Flat and Indian Park suggest early pioneers and specific ecological niches. The presence of the Elk Falls Ranch and the Singing River Ranch reflects the era's blend of recreation and ranching at the intersection of Clear Creek, Park, and Jefferson Counties. Detailed topographical data provides a clear view of the winding roads and mountain trails connecting these remote Colorado highlands.