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1951 Map of Pikes Peak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Pikes Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Pikes Peak Cog Railway dominates the high-altitude landscape of Teller County, winding its way toward the Summit House at the peak's crest. This 1951 survey, with 1980s updates, reveals a complex network of water management essential to the region, including the Strickler Tunnel and a series of numbered reservoirs such as Reservoir No 8 and Reservoir No 2. Near the western edge, the settlement of Gillett sits in the valley above the West Fork Beaver Creek, providing a glimpse into the high-country communities established in the shadow of the mountains.

The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features like the Devils Playground, Bottomless Pit, and The Crater. Water sources are abundant despite the elevation, with Bison Reservoir and Manitou Reservoir collecting runoff from the surrounding peaks. In the southern portion, the Altman Dam and Seven Lakes highlight the engineering efforts required to sustain local infrastructure within the Pike National Forest.