1961 Map of Monument

About this map

The United States Air Force Academy grounds dominate the southern portion of this region, revealing the early infrastructure of the sprawling military installation during the mid-20th century. To the north, the established settlements of Monument and Palmer Lake serve as anchors along the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line. The landscape is a network of ranching and early residential development, characterized by named properties like the Wisler Ranch and Misty Acres Ranch. A dense concentration of drainages, including Dirty Woman Creek and Jackson Creek, defines the local topography, while the eastern reaches show the rural character of the Black Forest Baptist Assembly. For those researching local genealogy, the map identifies small landmarks such as the Cem near Palmer Lake and the Mt Herman Grange, reflecting the area's agricultural and communal history before later suburban expansion.