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1966 Map of Mile High Lakes

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mile High Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Barr Lake State Park dominates the western edge of this landscape, centered on the expansive waters of Barr Lake. The surrounding high plains of Adams County are defined by a complex network of agricultural water management, featuring a dense cluster of irrigation sites including Mile High Lakes, Bowles Reservoir No 2, and Meeks Res No 1. These water resources supported local ranching and community life, anchored by landmarks like the Green Valley Grange Hall and the Patton Ranch.

Evidence of modernization and infrastructure expansion appears in the southern portion of the map, where the northern extent of the Denver International Airport and a dedicated Landing Strip contrast with the natural drainage of Third Creek and Grass Valley Creek. This 1966 survey, updated in the early 1990s, documents a transitional era as traditional ranching country met the growing transportation demands of the Denver metro region.