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1965 Map of Conifer

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Conifer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Evergreen and the surrounding foothill communities of Aspen Park and Conifer define this mountain landscape during a period of transition toward residential expansion. The 1979 photorevision highlights the growth of subdivisions like Broken Arrow Acres and Green Valley Acres alongside traditional mountain landmarks. Higher elevations are dominated by public lands and educational sites, including Arapaho National Forest and the West Jefferson Sch complex. The area's cultural fabric is anchored by sites like Evergreen Memorial Park, the Wild Rose Grange, and Our Lady of the Rockies Camp.

Evidence of earlier industry remains visible through the Augusta Mine near Lans Gulch and a Gravel Pit near the North Turkey Creek corridor. Terrain features such as Berrian Mountain and Legault Mountain overlook a network of narrow gulches and canyons, while recreational spaces like the Kennedy Picnic Area in James Q Newton Park point to the region's increasing role as a getaway for the nearby metropolitan population.