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2013 Map of Highlands Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Highlands Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Highlands Ranch and Centennial anchor this detailed study of the southern Denver metropolitan suburbs, where residential expansion meets the historical ranching landscape of Douglas County. The map documents a dense network of suburban developments such as Southglenn, Acres Green, and Dream House Acres, interspersed with community landmarks like the Cheese Ranch and Kistler Park.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the landscape, from the winding Highline Canal and Arapahoe Canal to the deeply etched pathways of Dad Clark Gulch and Goldsmith Gulch. The transition from the more established streets of Littleton and Englewood in the north to the newer communities like Lone Tree and Carriage Club in the south illustrates the rapid evolution of this corridor. Local history is further preserved through the siting of Olinger Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens and the large open spaces near McArthur Ranch.