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1954 Map of Mount Deception

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mount Deception
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Trout Creek carves a deep north-south corridor through the Pike National Forest, defining the geography of this mid-century survey. The landscape is a hub of early forest management and community recreation, anchored by the Manitou Experimental Forest Headquarters and the Manitou Park Recreation Area. Along the valley floor, the Manitou Park Grange and Warden Ranch suggest a legacy of local agricultural life and communal gathering points within the protected federal lands.

Higher elevations are dominated by the Rampart Range, where prominent peaks like Mount Deception and Soldier Mountain overlook a complex network of drainages including Hotel Gulch and Johns Gulch. Water management is evident near the southern boundary, where the Woodland Park Filtration Plant and the Lovely Aqueduct signify the infrastructure required to support nearby growing communities. Traces of youth and trail culture appear at the Sky High Girl Scout Camp and along the Missouri Gulch Trail.