2016 Map of Morrison

About this map

Golden and the surrounding Front Range foothills are documented here during a period of significant suburban expansion and recreational development. The landscape is defined by the dramatic geological transition from the plains to the mountains, featuring the iconic Hogback and the paleontologically significant Dinosaur Ridge. Water management infrastructure is prominent throughout the area, from the Agricultural Ditch in the north to the Soda Lakes and Bear Creek Lake in the south. Several established burial grounds, including Golden Cem and Mount Vernon Cem, provide essential data for genealogical research. The map also shows the established community of Morrison at the mouth of Bear Creek Canyon, where the rugged terrain of Mt Morrison and Mt Glennon overlooks the evolving residential corridors of Lakewood and Dakota Ridge.