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2010 Map of Pikeview

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pikeview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pikeview area in northern Colorado Springs reveals a landscape where mid-century industrial history and modern academic expansion converge. A dense concentration of coal mining heritage is visible along the Monument Creek corridor and the base of Austin Bluffs, where names like the Klondike Mine, Red Ash Mine, and Busy Bee Coal Mine recall the region's productive carbon extraction era. These sites sit in close proximity to newer developments, including the Regis University - Colorado Springs Campus and residential growth spreading toward Hunters Hill.

Geographic landmarks such as Pulpit Rock and The Mesa define the local relief, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the established neighborhood of Papeton. The presence of the United States Air Force Academy Airstrip and Pine Valley Airport highlights the strategic importance of aviation in this part of El Paso County. From the Capps Cemetery in the north to the Glen Eyre Number 3 Reservoir, the map tracks the complex evolution of a settlement defined by its geological resources and eventual integration into the expanding Colorado Springs metro area.