1954 Map of Mount Deception

About this map

Manitou Experimental Forest Headquarters serves as a central hub for this mid-century look at the Pike National Forest. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage systems of the Rampart Range, where numerous gulches like Missouri Gulch and Hotel Gulch Road provide access to the interior. Social and community markers of the 1950s are visible in the presence of the Sky High Girl Scout Camp and the Manitou Park Grange, indicating a mix of recreational use and rural organization.