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1961 Map of Mount Big Chief

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mount Big Chief
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Rosemont and the surrounding peaks of the Pike National Forest define this high-altitude landscape during the early 1960s. The map captures the specialized recreational and ranching developments that took hold in this rugged section of the Front Range, including the Broadmoor Lodge, Emerald Valley Ranch, and the Emerald Valley Boys Camp. The historical Gold Camp Road winds through the northern terrain, tracing a path toward the heights of Mount Big Chief and St Peters Dome.

Water management for the region is evident through the presence of the Penrose-Rosemont Reservoir and an associated aqueduct, which tap into the drainage of Beaver Creek. To the south, the terrain descends toward Turkey Canyon Ranch and the deep canyons of Turkey Creek. This survey provides a clear view of how remote outposts like Duffield and Elk Ranch were situated among various prospects and prominent peaks like McKinley Peak and San Luis Peak.