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1965 Map of Ralston Buttes

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ralston Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Ralston Creek and its many tributaries, including Sawmill Gulch and Deer Creek, define the complex drainage patterns of this Front Range landscape in the mid-1960s. The area is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as the distinctive Ralston Buttes and high points like Mount Tom and Centralia Mountain. Evidence of early settlement and land use is visible through the presence of the Ralston Creek Ranch and Centennial Ranch, alongside several scattered Prospect and Mine locations that suggest the region's mineral history.

Transportation and industrial infrastructure are anchored by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor cutting through Rocky Flats in the northeast. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Ralston Res and the winding course of Van Bibber Creek. The map also captures the winding ascent of Golden Gate Canyon and the prominent Belcher Hill, providing a detailed record of Jefferson County's transitional terrain before extensive modern suburban expansion.