1954 Map of Signal Butte

About this map

The Pike National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, characterized by a series of working ranch properties and early forest management sites. The presence of the Old Phantom Creek Ranger Station (Site) marks a point of historical transition in administrative land use, while established holdings like Turkey Rock Ranch, Lost Valley Ranch, and Rideout Ranch define the private enclave within the public timberlands. A dense network of waterways, including Turkey Creek, West Manchester Creek, and the North Fork, feeds numerous Beaver Ponds, suggesting a landscape shaped by active hydrology and riparian habitat.