2011 Map of Arvada

About this map

Arvada and the surrounding suburban expansion of the northern Denver metro area are captured here at a time of dense residential development. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management, with historical infrastructure like the Niver Canal, Allen Ditch, and Rocky Mountain Ditch weaving through established neighborhoods. Significant green spaces and water bodies, including Standley Lake and its associated Standley Lake Dam, provide a counterpoint to the street grids of Wheat Ridge and Lakewood. Educational and communal landmarks are prominent, from the campus of Regis University to the expansive grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery. The map reveals the character of varied subdivisions such as Sierra Estates and Columbine Acres, illustrating the late-century transition of former agricultural land into a complex suburban fabric punctuated by local golf courses and numerous small reservoirs like Lake Rhoda and Hidden Lake.