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2013 Map of Mile High Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lochbuie and the edge of Brighton anchor the northern reaches of this High Plains landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation systems sustains the region's agriculture. The Denver-Hudson Canal, Beebe-Seep Canal, and Neres Canal weave through the terrain, feeding water to local landmarks like Mile High Lakes and Calhoun Reservoir. This interplay of water management and land use is a defining characteristic of the area, supporting established operations such as the Patton Ranch and the residential Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling infrastructure of the Denver International Airport, marking the transition into the urban footprint of Commerce City and Denver. Natural features like Beebe Draw and Grass Valley provide a contrast to the geometric grid of county roads and airport runways. For those tracing the evolution of the Front Range, this survey documents the modern intersection of industrial transportation hubs and the historic irrigation infrastructure of the South Platte River basin.