2019 Map of Manila

About this map

The high plains east of the Rocky Mountains take on a distinctly transitional character in this late 2010s survey, where the expanding boundaries of Denver and Aurora meet the traditional agricultural landscape. The namesake settlement of Manila sits at the southern edge of the quadrangle, positioned near the intersection of the regional road network. Dominating the central-eastern portion of the map is the Front Range Airport, a major aviation hub surrounded by a perimeter of modern infrastructure, including the Front Range Pkwy and the Front Range Airport Perimeter Rd. Despite this modernization, the land is still defined by its natural drainage patterns, with Box Elder Creek, Bear Gulch, and Horse Cr cutting through the terrain. The map details a rigid section-line grid of rural roads like Manilla Rd and Irondale Rd, illustrating the intersection of suburban growth and the legacy of Colorado's open ranch land.