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2016 Map of Observatory Rock

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Observatory Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bordenville serves as the focal point of this high-country landscape, where the valley floor of Tarryall Cr meets the rising slopes of the Kenosha Mountains. This 2016 survey highlights a blend of modern residential development and deep-rooted local history, evidenced by the Bordenville Cem and labels such as Graveyard Gulch and Schoolhouse Gulch. These names suggest a more established community footprint than the contemporary road names like Palomino Rd or Persian Way might initially imply.

Dominating the center of the sheet is the Pike National Forest, a terrain defined by numerous drainages including Johnson Gulch, Lee Gulch, and Bear Gulch. The prominence of Observatory Rock provides a landmark for navigators following the Colorado Trail or the Ben Tyler Trail as they traverse the high elevations. The map also documents a high density of water sources, from Lone Chimney Spring to Thistle Spring, which historically supported the ranching and settlement patterns of this part of Park County.