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2022 Map of Denver

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Denver and its surrounding crossroads serve as the focal point for this study of the landscape where Lincoln Co and Catawba Co meet. The modern development patterns are heavily influenced by the presence of Lake Norman, which dominates the eastern portion of the map with its intricate fingers and coves. Further west, the terrain rises toward prominent local elevations including Anderson Mountain and Little Mountain, which dictate the winding paths of rural roads and the drainage of numerous creeks like S Fork Mountain Cr and Killian Cr.

Small-scale aviation history is noted through facilities such as Laney's Airport and Little Mountain Airport. Historic nodal points like Killian Crossroads, Drums Crossroads, and Olivers Crossroads remain central to the local geography, anchoring a network of family-named roads and drainage systems like Mundy Creek and Reed Creek. This 2022 survey provides a contemporary perspective on a region transitioning between its traditional Piedmont agricultural roots and its modern identity as a lakeside residential hub.