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1965 Map of Englewood

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Englewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The State Capitol and Civic Center anchor the northwest corner of this mid-1960s study, documenting a period of rapid urban expansion across South Denver and into Arapahoe County. The landscape is defined by its educational and medical institutions, including the sprawling campus of the University of Denver and the former Temple Buell College. Transportation infrastructure dictates the area's growth, with the Valley Highway and the South Southern Valley Highway carving through the Cherry Creek Valley.

Residential development is seen moving south toward Englewood and Cherry Hills Village, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the operational footprint of Lowry Air Force Base. Traditional landmarks like the Fairmount Cemetery and Washington Park provide a sense of continuity against the rising suburban sprawl of Village Heights. The intricate network of the High Line Canal and the natural paths of Goldsmith Gulch and Harvard Gulch remain visible amidst the densifying street grids.