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1957 Map of Morrison

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Red Rocks Park dominates the central landscape of this late-1950s survey, showcasing the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater and massive geological formations like Ship Rock and Creation Rock. The map details the transition from the growing urban edge of Golden to the foothills of the Front Range. Institutional presence is heavy near the northern border, where the State Industrial School for Boys and Camp George West occupy large tracts of land.

Along the valley floor, the agricultural roots of the area remain visible through the Rooney Ranch and a complex network of irrigation, including the Welch Ditch and Agricultural Ditch. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Lookout Mountain, where religious and historical sites like the Mother Cabrini Shrine and the Falcon Castle Ruins sit above Bear Creek Canyon, illustrating the era's blend of public recreation, industry, and spiritual retreats.