This rare, anonymous promotional map of Colorado Springs shows a developing city with an impressive view of the Front Range in the background. Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 by William Palmer, a former Civil War General. Palmer was a surveyor for the Kansas Pacific railroad and secured legislation and funding for the Denver & Rio Grande railroad. Palmer thought this area was ideal for a town, and announced Colorado Springs as the route's first destination out of Denver. As a result of the new infrastructure and the Pike's Peak gold rush, the city became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the west. Printed on thin, banknote style paper.

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Condition: B

There are a few short splits at fold intersections and a number of small fold separations, some of which have been repaired on verso with archival tape.