2022 Map of Watkins

About this map

Box Elder Creek meanders northward through this Colorado landscape, defining the topography of the high plains east of Denver. The settlement of Watkins sits at the intersection of a established grid system and major transit corridors, while the expanding footprint of Aurora is visible to the west. This 2022 survey captures the transition between rural ranching land and suburban development, with the Adams Co and Arapahoe Co line splitting the northern edge of the map. Evidence of the area's agricultural and local history is preserved at the Running Creek Cem and the Harrington Ranch Airport, which emphasize the long-standing land use patterns of the region. The map also traces the smaller drainage systems of W Sand Cr and Coal Creek, which cut through the open spaces between arterial roads like Manila Rd and Imboden Rd.