
United States Air Force Academy grounds dominate the northern landscape of this El Paso County region, featuring landmarks like Falcon Stadium and the USAF Academy Airfield. To the south, the expansion of Colorado Springs is evident in the burgeoning residential grids of Briargate and the academic footprint of the Univ of Colo (Colo Sprs Campus). The map preserves the transition between established institutional lands and the natural rock formations that define the area, including Pulpit Rock and the iconic Garden Of The Gods. Cultural and sporting venues like the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the Four Diamond Sports Complex appear alongside infrastructure such as the Old Grade Railroad and various gravel pits. The terrain is marked by distinctive bluffs, including Popes Bluffs and Austin Bluffs, which overlook a network of creeks and modern residential developments.
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3 editions found
1893 · Colorado Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Castle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1909 · Colorado Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1913 · Castle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1940 · Elbert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Colorado Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1944 · Elbert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Manitou Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Colorado Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Pikeview
USGS Topo · 1:24,000