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1954 Map of Woodland Park

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Woodland Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Woodland Park serves as a primary hub in this mid-century survey of the Rampart Range foothills, where the transition from ranching to early mountain tourism is evident. The landscape is marked by numerous legacy estates such as Silver Springs Ranch, Aspen Valley Ranch, and Paradise Ranch. Infrastructure supporting the growing Front Range population is prominent, including the Blue River Pipe Line and an Aqueduct Tunnel near South Catamount Reservoir.

Tracing the historical transport network reveals an Old Railroad Grade and an Old Fountain Road Grade, showing how early passage into the high country followed the natural contours of Trout Creek and Crystola Creek. To the south, the topography rises sharply toward the northern slopes of Pikes Peak, while recreation-focused sites like Thunderbird Camp and The Crags signal the area's development as a seasonal retreat.