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1965 Map of Montbello

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Montbello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Rocky Mountain Arsenal dominates the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, its expansive military reservation boundary containing a series of artificial reservoirs including Ladora Lake, Lake Mary, and Derby Lake. To the south, the rapid post-war residential expansion is evident in the burgeoning neighborhood of Montbello, which stands in contrast to the more established industrial and aviation-focused area of Stapleton nearby.

A network of modern transportation and infrastructure is emerging, anchored by the development of Peña Boulevard and the presence of the Pitzsimons Army Medical Center at the southern edge. Local community growth is marked by several educational landmarks such as McGlone Sch and Martin Luther King Middle Sch, while the natural drainage of First Creek and Second Creek continues to define the open terrain surrounding the Denver and Aurora corporate boundaries.