1965 Map of Morrison

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The transition from the High Plains into the Front Range foothills is captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion and institutional development. Just south of Golden, the School For Boys occupies a prominent campus near the base of South Table Mountain, while the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater sits nestled between iconic formations like Ship Rock and Creation Rock. This area serves as a fascinating study in mixed land use, where heavy industry like the Chieftain Mine and numerous Gravel Pits operate alongside spiritual and educational sites. The Mother Cabrini Shrine and Mother Cabrini Orphanage overlook the canyon lands, illustrating the area's history as a site for religious retreats. Meanwhile, the purple-tinted growth of Green Mountain Village and Edgemont signals the post-war housing boom pushing westward from Denver toward the steep slopes of Lookout Mountain.