1955 Map of Ute Park

About this map

The historical Beaubien and Miranda (Maxwell Grant) dominates this landscape in the mid-1950s, defining a region where private land tenure and public wilderness management intersect. The northern Sangre de Cristo range is marked by a legacy of resource extraction, visible in the high-altitude Aztec Mine, French Henry Mine, and the Deep Tunnel Mine situated around the slopes of Baldy Mountain. The presence of Virginia City (Site) serves as a reminder of the area's gold rush era, while the extensive boundaries of the Philmont Scout Ranch signify the mid-century transition toward conservation and youth education. Along the Cimarron River, the village of Ute Park and the Cimarroncita (Girls Camp) reflect the local economy's shift toward seasonal tourism and recreation. From the Jackson Cem to the storied Black Jacks Hideout, the map documents a terrain where frontier legends and industrial ambitions shaped the canyons of Colfax County.