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1954 Map of Phantom Canyon, 1955 Print
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1954 Map of Phantom Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The rugged terrain of the Colorado Front Range is defined by the steep drainage of Eightmile Creek as it carves through Phantom Canyon. In the mid-1950s, this area of Fremont County remained largely undeveloped, characterized by isolated homesteads and high-elevation landmarks. Local history is centered around the Upper Beaver School and the nearby Upper Beaver Cem situated along Beaver Creek. The map documents a transition from cattle ranching to a more recreation-oriented landscape, with remote outposts like Adelaide, Clark Ranch, and Holbert Cabin serving as lonely markers in the drainages. Geographic features such as Sugar Loaf and the plateau of Table Mountain dominate the skyline, while a Jeep Trail and several pack trails provide the only access through the gulches and canyons. To the south, Soda Springs Park offers a wider valley floor contrasted against the steep canyon walls to the north.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain