1954 Map of Woodland Park

About this map

Woodland Park serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the Rampart Range foothills. The landscape is characterized by a high-altitude ranching and recreation economy, featuring numerous named properties like Aspen Valley Ranch, Paradise Ranch, and Hidden Valley Ranch. Infrastructure for water and transit dominates the terrain, including the Blue River Pipe Line, an Aqueduct Tunnel, and the historic Old Railroad Grade. To the south, the massive slopes of Pikes Peak rise above the South Catamount Reservoir and Crystal Creek Reservoir. This 1954 data records the eastern edge of the Pike National Forest at a time when mountain tourism was expanding, evidenced by the clusters of development at Green Mountain Falls and Chipita Park. Further south, the Pikes Peak Toll Road winds toward Glen Cove, marking the ascent into the high alpine country.