1965 Map of Morrison

About this map

Red Rocks Park and its geological landmarks, including Ship Rock and Creation Rock, anchor this survey of the foothills west of Denver. The map documents a period of suburban expansion into Lakewood and Edgemont, contrasted with the institutional and religious sites near Golden. Key cultural landmarks like the Mother Cabrini Shrine, the Mother Cabrini Orphanage, and the School For Boys occupy the higher elevations, while the valley floors reveal an complex water system managed through the Welch Ditch and Harriman Canal. Industrial activity is evident at the Chieftain Mine and various claypits scattered along the hogback. The inclusion of Camp George West and the Falcon Castle (Ruins) reflects the diverse layers of military, recreational, and residential development shaping the region before the 1980s updates.