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1956 Map of Tarryall

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Tarryall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Tarryall and Thorpe define the sparse settlement pattern of this high-altitude Park County landscape during the mid-1950s. Much of the area is contained within the Pike National Forest, where topography is dominated by peaks like Pilot Peak and Round Mountain. The drainage system of Tarryall Creek is fed by numerous gulches, including Redskin Creek and Spud Gulch, illustrating the complex watershed management of the region.

Evidence of local industry and transport is visible in the St Joe Tunnel and the presence of the Badger Flats Airstrip, suggesting a mix of resource extraction and aviation infrastructure. Historical travel routes such as the La Salle Pass Road and the Longwater Trail suggest how early residents navigated this demanding terrain. The inclusion of the Landis Ranch provides a specific look at private holdings and agricultural operations amidst the federal forest lands.