Cherry Valley Elementary School and Cherry School anchor this rural landscape where Douglas, Elbert, and El Paso counties meet. The area is defined by a dendritic drainage system of seasonal creeks, including W Cherry Cr, E Cherry Cr, and Crowfoot Cr, which feed several water management features like the Franktown Parker FPE-7 Reservoir. The terrain rises toward Bucks Mountain in the southwest, while the northern reaches transition into a mix of ranch land and private airfields. Aviation history is visible through the presence of Kelly Air Park and Ambrosich Field Airport. Near the southern boundary, the map captures the northern edge of Black Forest along Palmer Divide Ave, a significant geographic marker in the region. Long-standing local transit is noted by routes such as Pony Express Rd and Diamond K Ranch Rd.
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1894 · Castle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1913 · Castle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1939 · Elizabeth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Elbert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Castle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Elbert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Castle Rock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Elizabeth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Denver
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Cherry Valley School
USGS Topo · 1:24,000