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1945 Map of Pine

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The North Fork South Platte River winds through this mid-century survey of Jefferson County, where small mountain communities and ranching outposts define the landscape. Settlement is concentrated along the river and creek valleys, notably at Buffalo Creek and Pine, where the density of structures and proximity to the water suggest established local economies. The inclusion of the Elk Creek Sch and a local Cem near Glenelk provides essential geographic markers for genealogical research in this part of the Pike National Forest.

Tracing the path of modern-day 285, the map reveals a network of family-named sites such as Clise Ranch, Corbin Ranch, and the Z Bar D Ranch. These landmarks, alongside smaller clusters like Sphinx Park and Shaffers Crossing, illustrate the 1940s transition from isolated mountain homesteads to interconnected rural townships. Elevated peaks like Banner Peak and Cathedral Spires flank the deep gulches that once dictated the movement of early residents and travelers through the canyon.