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1957 Map of Sable

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Sable
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Rocky Mountain Arsenal dominates the landscape of Adams County in the mid-1950s, bounded by a prominent Military Reservation Boundary. This area north of Aurora reflects a complex mix of mid-century infrastructure and military activity, evidenced by the extensive network of irrigation features like the Burlington Ditch and Highline Canal alongside the massive Fitzsimons Army Hospital complex. Water management is central to the terrain, with Ladora Lake, Derby Lake, and Upper Derby Lake clustered near the Arsenal headquarters.

Aviation and transportation define the southern portion of the map, where the Stapleton Municipal Airport and Sky Ranch Airport flank the growing suburban and industrial corridors. Small settlements and stations such as Sable, Roydale, and Magee are scattered along the Union Pacific railroad line, which runs parallel to Smith Road. Notable local landmarks include the City and County Jail and the site of the Long Branch Sch (Aband), offering a specific look at the civic and educational footprint before modern urban expansion reached these once-distinct locales.