1951 Map of Pikes Peak

About this map

Pikes Peak anchors this high-altitude landscape, featuring the iconic Summit House and a network of water management systems designed to serve the growing Front Range. The map details an extensive chain of reservoirs including Reservoir No 8, Reservoir No 4, and Bison Reservoir, many linked by the Strickler Tunnel and St John Tunnel. In the southwest corner, the settlement of Gillett appears alongside scattered Ruins, reflecting the area's mining and ranching history near the turn of the century. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations like the Bottomless Pit and The Crater, while family-named landmarks such as Sachett Mountain and Cow Mountain define the topography within the Pike National Forest. This survey captures the critical infrastructure that transformed the alpine watershed, from the Altman Dam to the various Water Tanks along the steep mountain slopes.