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1981 Map of Denver East
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1981 Map of Denver East

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The expanding urban footprint of Denver and Aurora meets the vast high plains in this early 1980s look at the Front Range corridor. Centered on the operational peak of Stapleton International Airport and the sprawling Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the map captures the transition from dense suburban growth to traditional agricultural ranching. The South Platte River valley serves as an industrial artery, supporting communities like Brighton, Henderson, and Commerce City, while the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads follow the historic path of the plains commerce eastward.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:100000
Physical Dimensions40 x 24.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain