1951 Map of Pikes Peak

About this map

Pikes Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape, featuring the landmark Summit House at its crest and the surrounding reaches of the Pike National Forest. The 1951 survey reveals a complex water management system crucial to the region, including the Strickler Tunnel and a series of high-mountain catchments such as Reservoir No 7, Bison Reservoir, and Manitou Reservoir. To the west, the settlement of Gillett sits near the headwaters of Oil Creek, while the eastern slopes are defined by notable alpine terrain like Sackett Mountain, The Crater, and the Bottomless Pit. The map captures the transition of the area from early mining and settlement era toward a period defined by recreational landmarks like The Crags Campground and the continued utility of the mountain's watershed for downstream communities.