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1938 Map of Morrison

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

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Golden and Morrison anchor this 1938 survey of the Colorado Front Range, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic geology and early infrastructure. The terrain transitions sharply from the heights of Lookout Mountain and Mount Morrison down to the plains, intersected by the prominent Hogback ridge. Water management is a primary focus of the era, seen in the intricate network of the Agricultural Ditch, Rocky Mountain Ditch, and Ward Canal serving the foothills.

Institutional landmarks are densely concentrated near the northern edge, including the Colorado School of Mines and the State Military Reservation Camp George West. Cultural sites such as the Cody Monument and Red Rocks Park suggest the area's early 20th-century development as a destination for recreation and memorial. The presence of the State Reformatory RR and several named cemeteries like Gold Hill Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the growth of Jefferson County.