1955 Map of Ute Park

About this map

The northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the expansive Beaubien and Miranda (Maxwell Grant) define this mid-century survey of the high-country landscape. Gold mining history is deeply etched into the terrain north of Baldy Mountain, where the Deep Tunnel Mine, French Henry Mine, and Aztec Mine mark the legacy of the Moreno Valley gold rush. The map documents the transition of these peaks from industrial mining and ranching to a premier recreational landscape, particularly through the establishment of the Philmont Scout Ranch. Numerous backcountry outposts like Dan Beard Trail Camp and Ponil Base Camp are scattered across the mesas and canyons, while the settlement at Ute Park serves as a central hub along the Cimarron River. Evidence of early homesteading and mining camps remains visible through labels like Virginia City (Aband) and family-named sites such as Atmore Ranch and the Jackson Cemetery.