1954 Map of Mount Deception

About this map

The Rampart Range dominates this mid-century survey, defining a landscape of high-altitude research and recreation. The Manitou Experimental Forest Headquarters serves as a central hub for the northern half of the sheet, while the growing community of Woodland Park anchors the southern boundary. This area is characterized by a dense network of gulches—such as White Spruce Gulch and Hotel Gulch—that feed into Trout Creek and Manitou Lake. Local social and civic infrastructure is visible through features like the Manitou Park Grange and the Woodland Park Filtration Plant. Higher elevations are marked by Mount Deception and Soldier Mountain, while recreational development is evident in the numerous sites like Sky High Girl Scout Camp and the Painted Rocks Campground.