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1956 Map of Westcreek

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Westcreek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Westcreek sits at the intersection of Douglas, Teller, and Jefferson counties, serving as a hub for the ranches and mountain camps of the mid-1950s. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of West Creek, where small-scale operations like the Quarry and local landmarks like Bell Rock define the local geography. A mix of seasonal and permanent residency is evident in the presence of the Grandview Resort and Shady Brook Camp, alongside family-held lands such as Pollock Ranch and Fletcher Ranch.

Granite formations dominate the landscape, with the massive Thunder Butte and Sheep Nose providing prominent navigational markers above the South Platte River and its tributaries. For the genealogist or local historian, the map preserves the location of a small Cemetery and various Jeep Trails that provided access to these high elevations before more modern development. The vast footprint of the Pike National Forest encompasses the entire area, illustrating the intersection of public forest management and private ranching interests.