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1901 Map of Pikes Peak

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Pikes Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Pikes Peak anchors the eastern edge of this high-altitude landscape, overlooking the intense industrial cluster of the Cripple Creek mining district. At the turn of the century, this region was a hive of activity, with dense settlements like Cripple Creek, Victor, and Goldfield supported by a complex network of rail lines. The Midland Terminal Railroad snakes through the rugged terrain, connecting the gold-producing hubs to the outside world.

Beyond the industrial center, the map reveals a varied landscape of high parks and geological curiosities. The Fossil Beds near Florissant point to the area's ancient history, while expansive grazing and timber lands like Eightmile Park and Black Forest contrast with the steep slopes of Stoll Mt. and Rhyolite Mt. Local history is preserved in details such as the Holbert Cabin and the proximity of small rail stops like Adelaide and Gillette, which served the transient populations of the Colorado gold rush era.