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1940 Map of Piney Creek
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1940 Map of Piney Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Piney Creek winds through a landscape of sharp relief and complex topography at the onset of the 1940s, marking a period of meticulous survey by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the City and County of Denver. The map documents a sparsely developed area where the convergence of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties creates a unique tri-county boundary point. This drainage network, including the deeply incised Sulphur Gulch and Baldwin Gulch, illustrates the natural hydrology of the High Plains before modern suburban expansion. The inclusion of the Denver Board of Water Commissioners as a sponsor highlights the critical importance of water resources like Coal Creek and Murphy Cr to the region's developing infrastructure and municipal planning.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.3 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain