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1965 Map of Pine

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The North Fork South Platte River carves a deep valley through the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring a series of small mountain communities like Pine, Riverview, and Buffalo Creek. The river corridor is marked by remnants of earlier transportation, specifically an Old RR Grade that mirrors the winding path of the water. To the north, the terrain rises into the Pike National Forest, characterized by prominent landmarks such as the Cathedral Spires, Riley Peak, and Banner Peak.

Settlement patterns in the mid-1960s show a mix of established villages and emerging enclaves like Elk Creek Acres, Glenelk, and Indian Springs Village. Local infrastructure is captured through the presence of a Ranger Station, the Elk Creek Fire Sta, and a remote Observatory near Crystal Lake. The map also documents resource extraction and land use in the area, including a Mine and a Quarry located along the drainages of Elk Creek and Schuyler Gulch.