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1951 Map of Pikes Peak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Pikes Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Pikes Peak anchors this topographic study, showcasing the high-altitude infrastructure and water management systems surrounding the famous summit during the mid-20th century. The map captures the specialized mountain architecture of the Summit House and the complex network of high-elevation impoundments including Reservoir No 8, Seven Lakes, and Bison Reservoir. A significant amount of the terrain belongs to the Pike National Forest, marked by rugged features like the Bottomless Pit and The Crater.

Tracing the movement of water and people, the survey highlights engineering feats such as the Strickler Tunnel and the historic Barr Trail winding up the eastern slopes. In the lower reaches, the settlement of Gillett and the Altman Dam provide a look at the early 1950s footprint of Teller County. The cartography reveals a landscape defined by sharp peaks like Sachett Mountain and Sentinel Point, where drainage systems for French Creek and West Beaver Creek originate.