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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

The Woodland Park area in the mid-1950s serves as a primary gateway to the northern slopes of Pikes Peak, showcasing a landscape transitioning from ranching to mountain recreation. Numerous family-named properties like Silver Springs Ranch, Aspen Valley Ranch, and Silver Spur Ranch are scattered across the terrain, indicating the agricultural footprint of the era. The infrastructure of the region is notably defined by its transportation history, including the Old Railroad Grade and the Old Fountain Road Grade, which parallel the contemporary routes through Crystola and Green Mountain Falls.

Water management is a central feature of the topography, with the South Catamount Reservoir and Crystal Creek Reservoir feeding into complex systems like the Aqueduct Tunnel and the Blue River Pipe Line. To the south, high-altitude landmarks such as The Crags and Glen Cove mark the ascent toward the summit within the Pike National Forest, while the northern section focuses on the growing settlement of Woodland Park.