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1965 Map of Ralston Buttes

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ralston Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Golden Gate Canyon State Park and White Ranch County Park dominate this mid-century landscape in Jefferson County, where the Front Range begins its sharp ascent. The map documents an area defined by deep drainages like Ralston Creek and Van Bibber Creek, cutting through the prominent peaks of Ralston Buttes and Centralia Mountain. The land use transition is evident, moving from the open Rocky Flats and industrial Claypits in the east to the protected recreation areas and private holdings such as Centennial Ranch in the west.

Resource extraction and early land management are visible through numerous scattered Prospects, Mine locations, and a Quarry near Deer Creek. Small-scale agricultural history is noted at the Corral and Picnic Area, while the hydrological importance of the region is anchored by the Ralston Res. This survey captures the terrain before extensive modern residential development, preserving the footprint of old mountain roads and family-named landmarks like Guy Hill and Mount Tom.