1965 Map of Kassler

About this map

Waterton and Kassler sit at the mouth of the South Platte River canyon, serving as a hub for regional water infrastructure including the Highline Canal and multiple filtration plants. This mid-century landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the plains to the Hogback and the foothills of the Pike National Forest. To the east, the industrial presence of Louviers is marked by proximity to the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe RR and Denver and Rio Grande Western RR. The map illustrates the early development of recreational and conservation areas such as Roxborough State Park and the Chatfield Lake State Recreation Area, while rural life is anchored by family-named holdings like Sundance Ranch and the isolated Cem near Indian Creek.