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1954 Map of Woodland Park

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Woodland Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Woodland Park and its surrounding mountain communities are captured here in a period of mid-century development, framed by the complex water infrastructure necessary for the high-altitude landscape. The map highlights the significant hydraulic engineering of the era, including the North Catamount Reservoir, South Catamount Reservoir, and the Crystal Creek Reservoir, linked by an aqueduct and a tunnel. This network underscores the region's role as a vital watershed within the Pike National Forest.

Transport history is visible along the slopes of the Rampart Range, where the Old Railroad Grade traces a legacy of former steam-era access. Settlement is concentrated in pockets such as Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park, and the burgeoning town of Woodland Park. Recreational and ranching life is well-documented through named properties like Silver Springs Ranch and the Silver Spur Ranch, alongside landmarks like The Crags and the storied ascent of the Pikes Peak Toll Road.