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2013 Map of Morrison

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Morrison and the eastern edge of the Front Range foothills define this landscape where the high plains meet the Rockies. The geography is dominated by the massive uplift of Green Mountain, the sharp spine of Dinosaur Ridge, and the Hogback, which create a natural boundary between suburban Lakewood and the mountain canyons. Cultural and recreational sites are prominent, including the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater and Bandimere Speedway nestled against the rock formations.

Evidence of the area's complex hydrology is visible through the Welch Ditch, Bergen Ditch, and Ward Canal, which historically supported agriculture and development. Several small settlements and neighborhoods like Idledale, Genesee, and Heritage Dells populate the valleys. Genealogists will find three distinct burial grounds: Golden Cem, Mt Vernon Cem, and Morrison Cem, marking the long-term habitation of these mountain corridors.