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2022 Map of Coal Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Coal Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Aurora sprawls across the western edge of this landscape, marking the transition from the modern urban expansion of the Denver metropolitan area to the open drainages of the eastern plains. The map records a complex network of residential developments and thoroughfares, such as E 6th Ave and E Colfax Ave, which intersect with the natural path of Sand Creek. This confluence of infrastructure and hydrology highlights the rapid suburbanization of Adams Co and Arapahoe Co in the early 21st century.

Institutional landmarks and regional transport hubs provide critical context for local history. To the north, Aetna Estates sits near the county line, while the Saint Simeon Catholic Cem and Simons Airport serve as notable anchor points within the city limits. Numerous waterways, including Murphy Cr and E Toll Gate Cr, weave through the developed terrain, illustrating the managed drainage systems essential to this high-plains environment.