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2016 Map of Colorado Springs

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Colorado Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Cheyenne Mountain dominates the southwestern horizon, marking the edge of the Pike National Forest where it meets the urban sprawl of El Paso County. This detailed study documents the transition from the city's residential neighborhoods like Knob Hill and Stratton Meadows into the steep canyons of North Cheyenne Canyon and South Cheyenne Canyon. The landscape is notably defined by its many columbaria and cemeteries, including the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and the historic Evergreen Cemetery, reflecting the city's long-standing role as a center for reflection and rest.

Educational institutions such as Colorado College and the Nazarene Bible College anchor the community, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and the Midland Expressway illustrate the transport corridors that fueled local expansion. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by an extensive network of reservoirs like Quail Lake, Mesa Reservoir, and Patty Jewett Reservoir, which sustain the high-desert environment of Roswell and Security.