1961 Map of Palmer Lake
USGS Topo · Published 1969About this map
Palmer Lake serves as the focal point for this survey, situated at the crossroads of early Colorado transportation and institutional growth. The town and neighboring Glen Park are positioned alongside the parallel tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, illustrating the area's importance as a mountain transit corridor. To the south, the recently established United States Air Force Academy occupies the foothills, featuring modern developments like the Planetarium, Athletic Fields, and the Parade Ground near the base of the mountains.
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Editions of this 1961 Palmer Lake Map
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