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1965 Map of Arvada

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Arvada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Clear Creek and Ralston Creek define the hydrology of this mid-1960s landscape, which marks a transition from open terrain to suburban expansion north of Denver. The area is densely populated with community institutions, including the State Home and Training School (Ridge Home) and numerous specialized parochial facilities such as St Claras Orphanage and the Little Sisters of the Poor. Transportation networks are dominated by the Boulder Denver Turnpike (Toll Road) and the Colorado and Southern railroad lines.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident in the numerous gravel pits along the creek beds and the established leisure spots like Elitch Gardens and the Lakeside amusement park. Of particular interest to local historians is the proliferation of "Cottage Schools," such as Secrest Cottage Sch No 1 and Allendale Cottage Sch No 2, suggesting a period of rapid educational growth and temporary school solutions during the post-war population boom.