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1942 Map of Parker

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Parker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The town of Parker and the northern settlement of Melvin anchor this 1942 survey, documenting the drainage systems and early road networks south of Denver. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Cherry Creek and its many tributaries, including Piney Creek, Badger Creek, and Newlin Creek. This era of development is marked by significant water infrastructure, most notably the Arapaho Canal and its associated Lateral works, which supported early agriculture across the Arapahoe and Douglas County line.

Rural community life is represented by local landmarks such as the Cherry Creek Sch and Happy Canyon Sch. Established transportation routes like Smoky Hill Road and Happy Canyon Road provide a look at the region’s connectivity before modern highway expansion. The presence of Clark Reservoir No 1 and Clark Reservoir No 2 further illustrates the management of the arid terrain, creating a record of the high plains landscape as it transitioned through the mid-20th century.