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1965 Map of Parker

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Parker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Cherry Creek State Recreation Area dominates the northern landscape of this survey, surrounding the waters of Cherry Creek Lake. The map captures a transitional era for the region, where rural ranching lands and gulches meet emerging residential pockets. The settlement of Parker is visible in the southeast, situated near the confluence of Sulphur Gulch and Cherry Creek. Nearby, the Arapahoe County Airport and the Radio Tower (KOA) signal the encroaching modern infrastructure of the mid-20th century.

Local history is preserved through details like Lewis Cem and several smaller family or local cemeteries, alongside landmarks like Hutchison Memorial Park and the Cherry Valley Country Club. The drainage patterns of Newlin Gulch, Happy Canyon Creek, and Baldwin Gulch define the topographical character of the Arapahoe and Douglas County line, providing a clear record of the area's geography before decades of suburban expansion reshaped the corridor.