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1965 Map of Sable

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sable
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Rocky Mountain Arsenal dominates the northern landscape of this map, showcasing a sprawling military installation characterized by several water bodies including Lake Mary, Ladora Lake, and Derby Lake. To the south, the mid-century expansion of Montbello and Aurora signals the rapid suburbanization of the high plains east of Denver. This growth is anchored by significant regional infrastructure, most notably the Stapleton International Airport and the Fitzsimons General Hospital campus.

Transportation networks define the region's character, from the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern corridors to the historic Highline Canal. Small pockets of early settlement like Sable and Magee remain visible alongside rural landmarks such as the Sable Sch and Miller Sch. The presence of the County Jail and several gravel pits near Sand Creek reflects the industrial and civic development of Adams County during the early 1970s.