1901 Map of Pikes Peak

About this map

Pikes Peak anchors the eastern edge of this 1901 map, surveying the surrounding high country during the height of the Cripple Creek gold rush. The map reveals the intricate network of mining settlements that emerged at the end of the nineteenth century, including Cripple Creek, Victor, Goldfield, and Anaconda. The infrastructure required to support this industrial boom is clearly marked, with the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad and the Midland Railroad winding through the terrain to connect these mountain towns to the outside world. To the north, the Manitou & Pikes Peak R. R. scales the slopes toward the summit, while lower-elevation locales like Florissant and Woodland Park provide a contrast to the dense mining districts. This survey also records paleontological significance at the Fossil Beds and identifies more transient landmarks such as Adelaide and Holbert Cabin.