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1890 Map of East Denver
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1890 Map of East Denver

USGS Topo · Published 1890

About this map

Denver stands as a burgeoning hub at the edge of the plains in this late nineteenth-century survey, its expanding street grid giving way to a landscape defined by irrigation and infrastructure. The vital role of water management in the arid region is clearly visible through the winding paths of the City Ditch, Burlington Ditch, and the extensive High Line Ditch, which redirect flow from the South Platte River to support new settlements and agriculture. Industry is anchored by the Grant Smelting Co. near Argo, reflecting the city's connection to the era's mining wealth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1890
Date Published1890
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions16.34 x 19.98 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain