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2013 Map of Coal Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Coal Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Aurora is shown during a period of significant suburban expansion along the boundary of Adams and Arapahoe counties. This 2013 survey highlights the dense network of residential developments such as Gun Club Estates, Thunderbird Estates, and East Quincy Highlands as they push eastward into the high plains. The transition from industrial and military utility to modern community life is evident, with the expansive Buckley Air Force Base and Simons Airport situated near established local landmarks like the Saint Simeon Catholic Cem.

The natural drainage of the landscape is defined by several waterways, including the intermittent flows of First Cr, Murphy Cr, and Coal Creek. These features are increasingly integrated into the built environment, as seen with the Murphy Creek Golf Course. The map captures the intricate street grid and highway connectors, including E Colfax Ave and E 6th Pkwy, which facilitate the rapid growth of this Eastern Denver corridor.