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2016 Map of Kassler

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The South Platte River carves through the landscape as it exits Platte Canyon, defining the hydraulic character of this region along the Jefferson and Douglas County line. Water management is a central theme, evidenced by the Highline Canal and major infrastructure like the Aurora-Rampart Reservoir and the Aurora Rampart Tunnel Number 1. These features speak to the complex engineering required to support the growing front range communities.

Settlement patterns vary from the established community at Louviers to the residential development at Roxborough Park. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Lehow Cem near Waterton and the Brotherhood of the White Temple Sch to the south. The transition from the high peaks of Pike National Forest, including Carpenter Peak and Bennett Mtn, to the gulches and flats illustrates the diverse terrain that has shaped local industry and land use.