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2016 Map of Fitzsimons

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fitzsimons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The city of Aurora dominates this modern topographical survey, showcasing a landscape defined by rapid suburban development and significant institutional footprints. Large-scale medical and military installations, including the Univ of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the western edge of Buckley Air Force Base, occupy substantial portions of the northeastern sector. These campuses are set against a dense grid of residential streets and major thoroughfares like E Colfax Ave and E 6th Ave.

Water management and recreation provide a counterpoint to the urban sprawl, with the historic Highline Canal threading through the neighborhoods. In the south, the sprawling Cherry Cr Lake and Quincy Reservoir serve as major hydrological anchors. Notable local landmarks for researchers include Mount Nebo Memorial Park and The Cremation Gardens at Rocky Mountain Memorial Park, along with numerous educational institutions like the Community Coll of Aurora Centretech Campus.