2019 Map of Ralston Buttes

About this map

Ralston Buttes and the surrounding Front Range foothills are defined by a complex network of canyons and gulches that funnel water toward the edge of Arvada. The landscape is a transition from the plains into the high ground of the Colorado mountains, featuring prominent peaks like Centennial Cone and Centralia Mtn. Historical routes and modern access points are traced through the corridor of Golden Gate Canyon Rd and the winding Crawford Gulch Rd, reflecting the long-standing importance of these drainages for transport. Local names such as Grannys Head and Mt Tom provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracking family land or historical recreational use. The presence of the Long Lake Ditch and numerous gulches like Tucker Gulch and Cressmans Gulch illustrates the critical role of water management in this arid but topographically diverse terrain.