2019 Map of Mile High Lakes

About this map

Brighton and Lochbuie anchor the northern reaches of this High Plains landscape, where the transition from agricultural roots to modern suburban and industrial expansion is clearly visible. The region is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Denver-Hudson Canal, Beebe Seep Canal, and the W Burlington Extension Ditch, which historically sustained the area's farming economy. Significant water bodies such as Barr Lake and Meeks Reservoir Number 2 break the flat expanse of Grass Valley, while local aviation history is represented by the Van Aire Airport and the sprawling northern boundary of Denver International Airport. This document captures the complex boundary where Adams and Denver counties meet, showing how modern transit corridors like Frontage Road and the Bromley Park Trail have integrated with older canal routes and rural section lines.