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2019 Map of Observatory Rock

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Observatory Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bordenville lies at the intersection of high-country history and natural preservation, located along the winding course of Tarryall Cr. This portion of Pike National Forest is defined by a dense network of water sources and steep drainage features, from the heights of the Kenosha Mountains in the northeast to the namesake Observatory Rock near the southern boundary. The landscape is etched with numerous gulches that reflect early habitation and geography, including the curiously named Graveyard Gulch, Schoolhouse Gulch, and Ratcliff Gulch.

Tracing genealogy and settlement patterns is aided by local landmarks such as the Bordenville Cem and various named springs like Lone Chimney Spring and Robbins Spring. The modern road names in the southwest, such as Stagestop Rd, Wells Fargo Cir, and Deadwood Dr, suggest a historical connection to the era of stagecoach travel and western expansion through the Colorado high plains and mountain passes.