Near S. Main Street (U.S. 287) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
"There really is a Place Called Baca County;
I think she’s mighty fine;
She was good enough for my dad’s kids;
Likewise she’ll do for mine;
Her sunrises are all colors;
Her sunsets are all the same;
The only thing she needs more . . . — — Map (db m106474) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 287) north of East 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Cimarron Cutoff and Granada Road were branches of the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to Santa Fe. The Aubrey and Penrose were other trails. From 1866-97 thousands of Texas cattle were driven to Montana on the XIT and National Cattle trails. — — Map (db m120040) HM
Near County Road Ff.5 5 miles east of Colorado State Highway 101 and Bent County Road FF.
On November 15, 1806, Zebulon Montgomery Pike saw the mountain later named for him. His view was from the hills close to the Arkansas River in this vicinity.
From Pike's journal—
“When our small party arrived on the hill, they with one . . . — — Map (db m268907) HM
Dinosaur Freeway Geology of John Martin Reservoir
is part of the Dakota sandstone
formations which extend from Denver,
Colorado to Tucumcari, New Mexico.
In the Cretaceous period the region
was bordered with lakes, swamps . . . — — Map (db m181091) HM
On Colorado Route 101 0.6 miles south of County Road 10.75, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet is the
property of the State of Colorado
—
Boggsville
Established in 1866.
Named for Thomas O. Boggs,
first settler on this site.
Home of Kit Carson and
John W. Prowers, noted . . . — — Map (db m119664) HM
Near Colorado Route 101 1 mile south of County Road 10.75.
"...On crossing the river [Purgatoire] we found a large well-filled ranch...which had only just been built by two enterprising Yankees.:"
–William Bell, railroad surveyor, 1867
Boggsville was established in the early . . . — — Map (db m120701) HM
Near Carson Avenue (Colorado Route 101) north of 8th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This region was once buffalo hunting grounds for the Cheyenne, Apache, Arapaho, Kiowa and Comanche. Tribes followed the buffalo throughout the plains and controlled the land. During this time, everything south of the Arkansas river was Mexico and . . . — — Map (db m120709) HM
Near Colorado Route 101 1 mile south of County Road 10.75, on the left when traveling south.
The Arkansas River Valley is a historical frontier in both the American and European sense. Americans view the frontier as unsettled or a sparsely settled area lands on the edge of "civilization." To Europeans, frontiers are boundaries or borders . . . — — Map (db m120698) HM
On U.S. 40 0.3 miles east of County Road 60, on the right when traveling west.
Colorado’s National Guard regiment the 157th Infantry, served in World War II with the famed 45th (Thunderbird) Division. It saw 511 days of combat in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. It made four amphibious landings, in Sicily, at Salerno and . . . — — Map (db m287893) HM
On South 1st Street East near West 1st Street North, on the right when traveling west.
The Eastern Colorado Historical Society dedicates the replica of this bandstand to the people whose donations made it possible. It is also dedicated to the memory of old fashioned Saturday nights, and to the musicians and bandleaders, especially . . . — — Map (db m287897) HM
On South 2nd Street West just east of West 5th Street South, on the right when traveling east.
Cheyenne County pays tribute to all men and women who served honorably in the Armed Forces to preserve America’s freedom. “All Gave Some Some Gave All” “Freedom is not free” — — Map (db m287898) WM
On U.S. 40 just east of West 6th Street South, on the right when traveling east.
The Mountain State reaches across the Great Plains to welcome you. This is the Smoky Hills Trail, a short cut found in 1860 from the Missouri River to the Pikes Peak and Cherry Creek gold diggings. On this route to the mountains wagon trains and . . . — — Map (db m287901) HM
On U.S. 40 at milepost 463.5, on the left when traveling east.
Smoky Hill Trail
The Smoky Hill Trail was the most direct route to Denver and the goldfields of the central Rockies. Immigrants heading west through central Kansas followed the Kansas River, then headed up its Smoky Hill River branch into . . . — — Map (db m77898) HM
On U.S. 287 at milepost 130, on the right when traveling west.
Named for the great western scout, guide, trapper, and Indian fighter. Located on famous trails – at the junction of the Smoky Hill stagecoach route and the Texas – Montana, Potter and Bacon, and Chisum cattle trails. On the old Kansas . . . — — Map (db m88444) HM
On State Highway 59 south of County Route CC, on the right when traveling south.
The Texas-Montana, Bacon and Potter, and J.S. Chisum trails converged in this vicinity. Over these routes great herds of Texas Longhorns, scions of hardy stock from Spain, moved northward. Big Springs, 2.4 miles west, was an important cattle . . . — — Map (db m87888) HM
On Route 287 at milepost 130, on the right when traveling west.
In many American small towns, the railroad depot was the portal to the rest of the world. More than any other public building, the depot touched the lives of all people in the town. Everything important to the existence of the town came and went . . . — — Map (db m77890) HM
On Broadway at State Route 96, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
Times of Thriving, Times of Striving
Fertile soil and plenty of irrigation water
set the stage for farms that thrived for
forty years, beginning in 1919. The area
around Crowley was bursting with
orchards, vegetable farms, an . . . — — Map (db m119634) HM
On Colorado Route 96 at Broadway, on the right when traveling west on Colorado Route 96.
Crowley Communities
If the dry summers of the late 1920s spelled trouble for Crowley County, the Dust Bowl of the 1930s spelled disaster. Many farmers simply packed up and left, and their acreage reverted to grasslands and became cattle . . . — — Map (db m120745) HM
On Colorado 96 0.4 miles west of County Road 387, on the right when traveling west.
Hardscrabble's rugged cliffs are perfect bighorn sheep habitat — wild, rocky, and open. Against the steep canyon walls, their brown coats blend into the vegetation and rocks. Scan the hillsides closely for their white rump patches or listen . . . — — Map (db m153186)
On Colorado 96 0.4 miles west of County Road 387, on the right when traveling west.
In 1844. Mathew Kinkead established the first American-owned cattle ranch tn the Rocky Mountains at the junction of the North and South Hardscrabble Creeks.
Even before Kinkead settled at the mouth of Hardscrabble Canyon, the canyon had been an . . . — — Map (db m153187) HM
On French Street at Cliff Street, on the right when traveling north on French Street.
Working in Underground Darkness In 1880, there were 350 mines in Silver Cliff and the surrounding area, including the deepest silver mine in Colorado, the Geyser Mine. Today, 587 people reside here, perched atop a tangle of mines and tunnels. . . . — — Map (db m282099) HM
On French Street at Cliff Street, on the right when traveling north on French Street.
Silver Cliff Mine was established after silver was found on a sheer cliff north of this side in 1878. By 1884 the mine, combined with other local mines produced nearly $5 million in silver and other metals, but production dropped sharply . . . — — Map (db m282100) HM
On East Main Street (State Highway 96) just east of Fleetwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
Originally Town Hall and Fire Station. Used 1879 to 1959 when it became the museum. Many top awards in Fire Team competitions were won. — — Map (db m282097) HM
On East Main Street (State Highway 96) just east of Fleetwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Arkansas River, South Park, Grape Creek, the wet mountain valley and crossed the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the winter of 1806-1807. Baroney Vasquez • Dr. John Robinson • Sgt. William Meek • Cpl. Jeremiah Jackson • John Brown • Jacob Carter . . . — — Map (db m282098) HM
On 3rd Street at Powell Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
This park is erected in honor of those of our community who served in World War II and in memory of the following men who made the Supreme Sacrifice Robert R. Burns • William G. Eakins • James W. Fee • Leroy H. Gilbert • Maurice F. Ireland • Glenn . . . — — Map (db m294334) WM
On Colorado Route 69 0.7 miles south of Verdemont Road (County Road 182), on the right when traveling south.
Mining and Ranching
For a time, the Wet Mountain Valley appeared destined for mining glory. Silver strikes at Rosita (about fifteen miles southeast of here) in 1872, Querida (about twelve miles southeast) in 1877, and Silver Cliff (six . . . — — Map (db m120228) HM
On Rosita Street at South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Rosita Street.
The Wolff Hotel built in 1887 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m294292) HM
On 4th Street just north of Powell Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Westcliff School Built in 1891 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m294213) HM
On Colorado 67 (at milepost 2) at County Road 19C, on the right when traveling south on Colorado 67. Reported unreadable.
The long battle between colonial Spain and the Comanche people climaxed in 1779, when Juan Batista de Anza's army killed the great chief Cuerno Verde (Green Horn) southeast of here at the foot of Greenhorn Mountain. De Anza, the governor of New . . . — — Map (db m219465) HM
On Colorado 67 (at milepost 2) at County Road 19C, on the right when traveling south on Colorado 67.
Much of this area's early history occurred on nearby trading posts and settlements, which lived and died leaving little trace of their existence. Such was the post built one mile west by Maurice Leduc in the 1830's and the village of Hardscrabble . . . — — Map (db m153183) HM
On Colorado 67 (at milepost 2) at County Road 19C, on the right when traveling south on Colorado 67. Reported unreadable.
Alexander Barclay
Like so many early Colorado settlers, Alexander Barclay came here in search of fortune but found something else entirely. The British-born corset-maker arrived in 1836 and spent the next nineteen years chasing his dream. He . . . — — Map (db m154830) HM
On State Highway 96 at State Highway 67, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 96.
Located at the merger of the mountains with the plains, today the Wetmore area reveals a remarkable record of the geologic past. Precambrian bedrock makes up the bulk of the Wet Mountains and its fractured and weathered rock serves as an . . . — — Map (db m294998) HM
On State Highway 96 at State Highway 67, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 96.
The hard land bred people that had to be fiercely independent and also accept support from their neighbors. They cut ice, butchered cows and pigs, cut up elk, thrashed grain and harvested hay. Together they built foundations of stone. Barter was . . . — — Map (db m294993) HM
On State Highway 96 at State Highway 67, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 96.
Wildlife is Part of Daily Life Custer County's diverse habitats support more than 275 bird species. Look for bighorn sheep, deer, black bear, pronghorn, coyotes, beaver, turkey and bobcats. Getting Through Winter When cold weather moved . . . — — Map (db m294991) HM
Near Paint Mine Road 1.5 miles east of North Calhan Highway.
Imagine standing here in a tropical hardwood forest 55 million years ago. The forest and ancient soils were later covered by white sandstone of uplifted and later eroded Pikes Peak Granite. The sandstone is known as the Dawson Arkose Formation. Its . . . — — Map (db m135458) HM
The Rocky Mountains are the longest chain of mountains in the world. They divide the United States watershed between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Colorado has 53 peaks over 14,000 feet. One inch on the Horizon equals about 38 miles. — — Map (db m4838)
In recognition of the notable career of
Zebulon Montgomery Pike,
· Soldier -- Explorer ·
The people of Colorado have placed this tablet on the summit of the great mountain first seen by Pike, November 15, 1806.
General Pike was born at . . . — — Map (db m4865) HM
Near Front Street 0.2 miles north of Perry Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Town of Castle Rock is named after Rock Park, a historic natural landmark and perhaps the most visible open space property in Castle Rock. Since 1935, this important landmark has been famous for the annual starlighting ceremony. Rock Park became . . . — — Map (db m232534) HM
World War II (side one)
This monument is dedicated to the Timberwolves and all attached units that served with the 104th Infantry Division to eliminate the Nazi Powers in Europe in World War II. It shall serve as a memorial to our 1,473 killed . . . — — Map (db m251345) HM WM
On Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of those who
served the Aerospace Defense
Command of the United States
Air Force and dedicated to
those who have made
their final flight — — Map (db m251401) WM
On Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
All gave some
Some gave all
For combat wounded
Military Order
of the Purple Heart
Chapter 423
Dedicated Feb. 22, 1998
Commander Ernie R. Kelly
Auxiliary President
Ada L. Crowhurst
Guest Speaker
Congressional Medal of . . . — — Map (db m251294) WM
Near Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of six, segregated Negro regiments on July 28, 1866. They recognized the military merits of African Americans by creating two cavalry and four infantry regiments.
In 1869, Congress enacted a . . . — — Map (db m251714) HM WM
This memorial is dedicated to those special Air Force aviators, support staff.
Army Special Forces and Marine observers
who lost their lives during the war in
Southeast Asia from 1961-1975 while flying or supporting the forward air controller . . . — — Map (db m251800) WM
On Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of those from El Paso County
that went above and beyond the call of duty.
Jesse N Funk World War I
Oct 31, 1918
US Army
Floyd K Lindstrom World War II
Nov 11, 1943
US Army
Gerald O Young Vietnam War
Nov 9, 1967 . . . — — Map (db m251286) WM
On Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
This monument is erected in grateful memory of those Canadians who died while serving with the United States forces and those Americans who died while serving with the Canadian forces. Their sacrifice strengthens and exemplifies forever the . . . — — Map (db m251321) WM
On Dorchester Drive west of Woodburn Street, on the right when traveling west.
This land you are standing on was already rich in history when General
William Jackson Palmer founded the City of Colorado Springs in 1871.
This land was home to American Indian people for thousands of years.
Cheyenne Creek and its majestic . . . — — Map (db m208668) HM
On North Cascade Avenue at Boulder Cres Street, on the right when traveling south on North Cascade Avenue.
September 3, 1868,
occurred on this mesa the
last massacre, in the Pike's
Peak Region, of whites by
Indians. The raiders were
Arapahoes. Near this spot
they killed and scalped
Charles Everhart age 17,
and a short distance west
of Mount . . . — — Map (db m281133) HM
Near Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
(top side)
Radio Call Sign of Operation "Commando Sabre"
The Fast Forward Air Controllers (FACs)
Whose mission was to interdict the flow of supplies snd hostile forces on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in North Vietnam and Laos during 1967-1970 . . . — — Map (db m251811) WM
Anthony Bott, one of the founders of
Colorado City, quarried Dakota Sandstone
from the east face of the hogback (highest
ridge) in the 1870s and 1880s. These were
simple but significant operations for
supplying community needs. Vertical . . . — — Map (db m283032) HM
Near Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Almighty God, who art the author of liberty and the champion of the oppressed, hear our prayer. We, the soldiers of special forces, acknowledge our
dependence upon Thee in the preservation of human freedom. Go with us as we seek to defend the . . . — — Map (db m251322) WM
On Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This monument is dedicated to honor
all who have served in the United States
Submarine Service: Especially those on
eternal patrol who gave their lives
protecting American freedoms. — — Map (db m251410) WM
Near Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling north.
(top side)
The Tactical Air Control Party
Airmen who fearlessly go into combat
with their Army brothers to provide the vital link between air and ground
Carrying the Forward Air Controller torch
From past to present and future battles . . . — — Map (db m251812) WM
On Steel Drive 0.7 miles south of West Fillmore Street, on the right when traveling south.
This Plaque is dedicated to the fond memory of the men and families
who operated and maintained the Roswell Yards and kept the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad moving.
The Roswell Yards included a depot, 16 stall roundhouse, water . . . — — Map (db m304545) HM
On the southbound overlook (Interstate 25 at milepost 152), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Directly in front of you is the Academy which is dedicated to producing highly qualified and motivated officers for your U.S. Air Force. Its four year program combines Military and academic instruction and athletic competition. The airfield in the . . . — — Map (db m4884) HM
Dedicated To the 619 Coloradoans who gave their lives in service to their country
Take The Time To Remember... To Reflect... To Heal...
Memorial donated by Wilhelm Monuments — — Map (db m251393) WM
To honor those who fought
in the Korean War
25 June 1950-27 July 1953
United States casualties
33,651 dead
103,284 wounded
8,177 missing
7,140 POW — — Map (db m251323) WM
On Drury Lane just south of Fontaine Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This memorial grove
and
sitting shelter
is dedicated in fond memory
of the passengers and air crew
of United Airlines #585
which crashed on this site
March 3, 1991.
Bonnie Bachman ·
Dan Birkholz ·
Andy Bodnar ·
Mildred Ann Brown . . . — — Map (db m214957) HM
On Interstate 25 at milepost 152, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to Colorado Springs
History of Colorado Springs
Founded as a resort town in 1871 by Civil War hero General William Jackson Palmer, the region has drawn visitors world-wide since its beginning. People traveled near and far to . . . — — Map (db m107277) HM
On Memorial Drive south of South Union Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the War Dogs and their historic legacy of selfless service and heroic sacrifice saving American lives wherever deployed with their courageous handlers.
Lest we forget those valiant War Dogs that never came home and whose remains . . . — — Map (db m251717) WM
The land that makes up Red Rock Canyon Open Space was purchased
by the City of Colorado Springs in 2003. The five valleys and canyons of
the property are undeveloped open space, with hiking trails and climbing routes.
Today, the sandstone . . . — — Map (db m282544) HM
Pikes Peak
You are at 13,380 feet, 4,078 meters
Feeling Spacey? In the United States you can not get much closer to outer space than this! Are you dizzy and short of breath? No wonder, you are 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) above sea level! There is 40% . . . — — Map (db m45815) HM
The Ute Indians say they have always lived in the hills of Colorado. They referred to the Rocky Mountain’s easternmost peak as Sun Mountain because it vibrantly catches the early morning rays.
In the late 1700s, Spaniards referred to the peak as El . . . — — Map (db m45922) HM
Soon after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act in 1862, homesteaders moved west across the prairies and spread into the hills of Pikes Peak. In the 1870s, the Crowe family claimed 160 acres in this valley that later came to be known . . . — — Map (db m45936) HM
Commemorating the 100th anniversary
of the inspiration of
"America the Beautiful"
by
Katharine Lee Bates
1859 - 1929
Following her visit to this Summit on July 22, 1893 . . . — — Map (db m45817) HM
Without fires, forests grow dense with trees that compete for nutrients, sunlight and space. Competition and stress leave forests susceptible to disease, insects and fire. Many plants on the forest floor die competing for nutrients adding to the . . . — — Map (db m45935) HM
As you drive up Pikes Peak, you’ll feel it get colder. You’ll also notice that the plants change. See if you can pick out four different life zones on the way to and from the summit.
A life zone is a plant and animal community that exists at . . . — — Map (db m45929) HM
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. US Department of . . . — — Map (db m45816) HM
Alpine and subalpine tundra is the low-growing vegetation found in the “land above the trees.” At this high elevation, the climate is harsh with searing winds, intense sunlight and frigid temperatures that limit the growing season. In . . . — — Map (db m45927) HM
The foothills of Colorado’s eastern slope form the dramatic meeting place of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. In this transition area between the prairie and the mountains, grasslands intermix with scrublands of mountain mahogany and scrub . . . — — Map (db m45925)
When artists and photographers portray Colorado’s mountainous beauty, they usually capture the classic views of evergreen forests, stands of quaking aspens, and meadows of brilliant wildflowers. The montane area above 8,000 feet contains just such . . . — — Map (db m45926) HM
Watch and listen to see how many different birds you can discover on Pikes Peak. From the foothills to the summit, there are about 225 species. This variety is due to the number of habitats on the mountain. Can you match the birds to the habitat? . . . — — Map (db m45920) HM
The granite that make up Pikes Peak was once molten (or liquid) rock. It slowly cooled and hardened miles beneath the earth’s surface, giving the crystals time to grow. Over the last 500 million years several tectonic plates (the earth’s outer . . . — — Map (db m45921) HM
On Pike's Peak Highway, on the left when traveling south.
Passage from prairie to high plains
If you had been standing on this spot for the last 10,000 years, you would have seen the history of Colorado progress below you. This ancient route through the Rocky Mountains is named for Colorado’s Ute . . . — — Map (db m45761) HM
Take Your Time and Enjoy Your Trip: Allow at least two hours to make the 38-mile round-trip to the summit and back. Uphill traffic has the right-of-way at all times. Watch for maintenance equipment.
Driving Up: If your engine begins . . . — — Map (db m45932)
Did you know that Colorado Springs is almost a desert? Deserts receive less than ten inches of rain per year. The average precipitation in Colorado Springs is only about 15 inches per year. That’s pretty dry compared to Boston’s annual 44 . . . — — Map (db m45919) HM
Near North Cascade Avenue just south of Uintah Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Nuúchi (Ute) People are the first inhabitants of this region, and are comprised of seven bands that historically lived here and in nearby areas of the Southwest: the Mouache and Caputa in the south; Weenuchiu to the . . . — — Map (db m267485) HM
Near South Tejon Street near East Vermijo Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The first documented use of skis in Colorado occurred in a snowbound mining camp during the winter of 1859-1860 near present-day Breckenridge. Ten men left in camp made skis and traveled down-valley where they built a cabin and claimed a town . . . — — Map (db m251018) HM
On West Kiowa Street just east of North Sierra Madre Street, on the right when traveling east.
Carnegie Library, built 1905, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m254744) HM
Near North Cascade Avenue just south of Uintah Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cloyd Barnes, sculptor 1992 Bronze In the history of Colorado Springs and Colorado College, few individuals have been as generous or prolific in their public service as Charles L. Tutt Jr. As president of The Broadmoor, president of El Pomar . . . — — Map (db m257242) HM
On Pikes Peak Avenue at South Cascade Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Pikes Peak Avenue.
On this site, on July 31, 1874, a stake was driven
into the ground marking the founding of the
City of Colorado Springs. At the time it was a
treeless prairie. Although the city's founder,
General William Jackson Palmer was away on
business, . . . — — Map (db m251169) HM
Near North Cascade Avenue 0.1 miles north of West Cache La Poudre Street, on the right when traveling south.
Completed in 1880, Cutler Hall
is Colorado College's first building.
On July 4, 1877, Colorado College
and the people of Colorado Springs
gathered to celebrate the beginning
of construction on the undeveloped
and isolated plot of prairie . . . — — Map (db m251731) HM
Near South Tejon Street at East Vermijo Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Born in Papetown, a northern Colorado Springs community, Nick worked in the family orchard and caddied at Patty Jewett and the Broadmoor. His first full-time job was at Blattman Nursery.
At age 22 he began a baseball career in the New York . . . — — Map (db m251022) HM
On South Tejon Street at East Pikes's Peak Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Tejon Street.
Hank the Cowboy has promoted the Pikes Peak or Bust rodeo since 1939. He was created and named by Stanley Reed, a staff artist with the Gazette/Telegraph, at the request of Spencer Penrose, founder of the
rodeo. He stands in this location to . . . — — Map (db m251011) HM
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