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1894 Map of Pikes Peak

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Pikes Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1894
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1894

About this map

Cripple Creek and its surrounding mining camps define the core of this late nineteenth-century survey, appearing at the height of the region's gold rush. The map meticulously documents the network of gulches and hills that drove the local economy, including Poverty Gulch, Arequa Gulch, and Gassy Gulch, alongside a Stamp Mill that processed the ore. This landscape was fundamentally shaped by the Colorado Midland Railroad, which winds through the northern peaks and provides a vital link for settlements like Florissant and Divide.

High-altitude landmarks such as Pikes Peak and The Crags dominate the eastern topography, while the southern reaches descend toward Garden Park and the canyons of Fremont County. For genealogists and historians, the map preserves the exact locations of short-lived camps like Alnwick, Barry, and Lawrence, as well as isolated structures such as the Holbert Cabin. The presence of Black Forrest and various high-mountain parks illustrates the diverse terrain before modern development altered the rural and industrial character of the Teller County area.