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2022 Map of Highlands Ranch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Highlands Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Highlands Ranch and its neighboring residential communities define this suburban landscape south of Denver as it appeared in the early 2020s. The area is characterized by a dense network of modern subdivisions and carefully planned open spaces, including the prominent Shadow Mountain and the expansive Highlands Point. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management and recreation systems of the region, featuring the historic Highline Canal alongside modern trails like the Big Dry Creek Trl and Marcy Gulch.

Educational and spiritual institutions are central to the local geography, with the Augustine Institute, Columbia College Denver, and the Gateway Seminary Rocky Mountain Campus serving the growing population. The border between Arapahoe Co and Douglas Co runs through the northern section, separating established areas like Southglenn and Centennial from newer developments in Lone Tree. For those tracing local history, the Chapel Hill Cem remains a notable landmark amidst the rapid 21st-century growth.