1965 Map of Pine

About this map

The South Fork Platte River carves a deep path through the southern portion of this region, shaping the development of tight-knit mountain communities. Near the river's bend, the settlement of Pine serves as a focal point, situated near a Cem and the waters of Crystal Lake. The landscape is defined by the transition from water-based transit to rail and road, evidenced by the Old RR Grade that traces the riverbank toward Buffalo Creek. Further north, smaller clusters like Sphinx Park, Indian Springs Village, and Shaffers Crossing dot the terrain, often located near deep drainage features such as Gooseberry Gulch and Shattuck Gulch. The presence of several mines and a Quarry suggests a history of local resource extraction integrated into the residential expansion of Elk Creek Acres and Glenelk during the mid-twentieth century.