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Douglas County's Geography

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This list compiles resources relating to Douglas County's geography, including water resources, soil conservation, and local ecology. Items include maps, aerials, reports, books, archival collections, and a place-based research software called HistoryGeo. Some of these items are reference or archival collections and may not be checked out. They can be accessed during normal business hours at the Castle Rock - Philip S. Miller library.

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Douglas County Libraries

19 items

19 items

HistoryGeo

https://douglascountylibraries.idm.oclc.org/login?URL=https://www.historygeo.com/forlibraries/index.php?libloginEmail=douglasco&libloginPass=F9ZeRtxM21lgH4zEq0oOb

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HistoryGeo is a software service linking old maps and land records for the purposes of genealogy and history research. Use it for property research or to ...Show more HistoryGeo is a software service linking old maps and land records for the purposes of genealogy and history research. Use it for property research or to find local historical sites. Enjoy free access with your library card. For assistance, contact Archives & Local History at localhistory@dcl.org or (303) 688-7730. Show less

[Aerial Photographs of Douglas County, Colorado]

[Aerial Photographs of Douglas County, Colorado]

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Archives & Local History's aerial collections (circa 1930s-1990s) can give you a sense of Douglas County's geography and how it has changed over time....Show more Archives & Local History's aerial collections (circa 1930s-1990s) can give you a sense of Douglas County's geography and how it has changed over time. Digitized aerials are available on the Archives & Local History website (archives.dcl.org) at any time. Show less

Archives & Local History's aerial collections (circa 1930s-1990s) can give you a sense of Douglas County's geography and how it has changed over time....Show more Archives & Local History's aerial collections (circa 1930s-1990s) can give you a sense of Douglas County's geography and how it has changed over time. Digitized aerials are available on the Archives & Local History website (archives.dcl.org) at any time. Show less

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Colorado's Front Range

by Wagner, John

Unknown - 1994

A map of Colorado's Front Range, published in 1994 by Freedom Communications of Colorado Springs. This and many more maps are available at the Castle Rock - Philip S. Miller library during normal business hours. A map of Colorado's Front Range, published in 1994 by Freedom Communications of Colorado Springs. This and many more maps are available at the Castle Rock - Philip S. Miller library during normal business hours. Show less

A map of Colorado's Front Range, published in 1994 by Freedom Communications of Colorado Springs. This and many more maps are available at the Castle Rock - Philip S. Miller library during normal business hours. A map of Colorado's Front Range, published in 1994 by Freedom Communications of Colorado Springs. This and many more maps are available at the Castle Rock - Philip S. Miller library during normal business hours. Show less

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Important Farmlands of Douglas County, Colorado

Important Farmlands of Douglas County, Colorado

by United States

Map - 1979

A map of farmlands in Douglas County, Colorado, published in 1974 by the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service. This and man...Show more A map of farmlands in Douglas County, Colorado, published in 1974 by the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service. This and many more maps are available at the Castle Rock - Philip S. Miller library during normal business hours. Show less

A map of farmlands in Douglas County, Colorado, published in 1974 by the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service. This and man...Show more A map of farmlands in Douglas County, Colorado, published in 1974 by the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service. This and many more maps are available at the Castle Rock - Philip S. Miller library during normal business hours. Show less

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Soil Survey of Castle Rock Area, Colorado

by United States

Book - 1974

This report contains the compiled results of a soil survey in 1974 by Joseph B. Brown, Ronald E. Moreland, Charles P. Prentiss, and Richard C. Henderson o...Show more This report contains the compiled results of a soil survey in 1974 by Joseph B. Brown, Ronald E. Moreland, Charles P. Prentiss, and Richard C. Henderson of the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service and the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. Show less

This report contains the compiled results of a soil survey in 1974 by Joseph B. Brown, Ronald E. Moreland, Charles P. Prentiss, and Richard C. Henderson o...Show more This report contains the compiled results of a soil survey in 1974 by Joseph B. Brown, Ronald E. Moreland, Charles P. Prentiss, and Richard C. Henderson of the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service and the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. Show less

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Douglas County Conservation District website

https://douglasconserves.org/

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The Douglas County Conservation District exists to assist with conservation projects through funding and education. Their mission is to promote local projects that encourage sustainable use of natural resources. The Douglas County Conservation District exists to assist with conservation projects through funding and education. Their mission is to promote local projects that encourage sustainable use of natural resources. Show less

A Summary of Water Quality Within the Douglas County Soil Conservation District

by Cann, J. Charles

Book - 1992

This 1992 summary examines water quality within the Soil Conservation District in Douglas County. It includes maps, graphs, and detailed explanations. For context, see DouglasConserves.org. This 1992 summary examines water quality within the Soil Conservation District in Douglas County. It includes maps, graphs, and detailed explanations. For context, see DouglasConserves.org. Show less

This 1992 summary examines water quality within the Soil Conservation District in Douglas County. It includes maps, graphs, and detailed explanations. For context, see DouglasConserves.org. This 1992 summary examines water quality within the Soil Conservation District in Douglas County. It includes maps, graphs, and detailed explanations. For context, see DouglasConserves.org. Show less

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Douglas County Clippings Notebook : Water

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This binder compiles newspaper clippings regarding water resources, water law, and other issues related to water in Douglas County from historical times to the present. This binder compiles newspaper clippings regarding water resources, water law, and other issues related to water in Douglas County from historical times to the present. Show less

This binder compiles newspaper clippings regarding water resources, water law, and other issues related to water in Douglas County from historical times to the present. This binder compiles newspaper clippings regarding water resources, water law, and other issues related to water in Douglas County from historical times to the present. Show less

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A Report on the South Platte River Area

by South Platte River Citizens Advisory Committee

Book - 1973

This report, completed in 1973 by the South Platte River Citizens Advisory Committee, examines the state of the South Platte River Valley. This report, completed in 1973 by the South Platte River Citizens Advisory Committee, examines the state of the South Platte River Valley. Show less

This report, completed in 1973 by the South Platte River Citizens Advisory Committee, examines the state of the South Platte River Valley. This report, completed in 1973 by the South Platte River Citizens Advisory Committee, examines the state of the South Platte River Valley. Show less

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A Land Made From Water

A Land Made From Water

Appropriation and the Evolution of Colorado's Landscape, Ditches, and Water Institutions

by Crifasi, Robert. R.

Book - 2015

A history of the development of water infrastructure along the Front Range and how that development has impacted its landscape. A history of the development of water infrastructure along the Front Range and how that development has impacted its landscape. Show less

A history of the development of water infrastructure along the Front Range and how that development has impacted its landscape. A history of the development of water infrastructure along the Front Range and how that development has impacted its landscape. Show less

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Citizen's Guide to Where your Water Comes From

Citizen's Guide to Where your Water Comes From

Book - 2005

This magazine, put together by the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, explains Colorado's relationship to water. Topics include water ecology, water demand and use, water storage, water treatment, and various water systems. This magazine, put together by the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, explains Colorado's relationship to water. Topics include water ecology, water demand and use, water storage, water treatment, and various water systems. Show less

This magazine, put together by the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, explains Colorado's relationship to water. Topics include water ecology, water demand and use, water storage, water treatment, and various water systems. This magazine, put together by the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, explains Colorado's relationship to water. Topics include water ecology, water demand and use, water storage, water treatment, and various water systems. Show less

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West Plum Creek Reservoir Collection, 1994.003

https://alh.archives.dcl.org/repositories/2/accessions/62

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The West Plum Creek Reservoir Collection consists of newsletters, position statements, and letters by concerned citizens of the West Plum Creek Valley who...Show more The West Plum Creek Reservoir Collection consists of newsletters, position statements, and letters by concerned citizens of the West Plum Creek Valley who successfully opposed the construction of a reservoir on West Plum Creek. Contents date from 1974. Also included in this collection is a transcript of “Annals of West Plum Creek” by J.P. Curtis, published in 1922. Show less

Cherry Creek Reservoir Watershed

Watershed Quality and Wastewater Management Plan

by Denver Regional Council of Governments

Book - 2007

This report, published in 2007 by the Denver Regional Council of Governments, outlines Denver's water resources management plan. It outlines the state of ...Show more This report, published in 2007 by the Denver Regional Council of Governments, outlines Denver's water resources management plan. It outlines the state of and proposed uses for the Cherry Creek Reservoir watershed. More recent plans exist outside of DCL's collections. Show less

This report, published in 2007 by the Denver Regional Council of Governments, outlines Denver's water resources management plan. It outlines the state of ...Show more This report, published in 2007 by the Denver Regional Council of Governments, outlines Denver's water resources management plan. It outlines the state of and proposed uses for the Cherry Creek Reservoir watershed. More recent plans exist outside of DCL's collections. Show less

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Colorado Water

Book - 1988

The League of Women Voters of Colorado put together this publication in 1975. It was "designed to present some of the facts, background and issues re...Show more The League of Women Voters of Colorado put together this publication in 1975. It was "designed to present some of the facts, background and issues regarding water in Colorado and to contribute to the public dialogue about how we will use and manage our water resources in the future." It is a good introduction to Colorado's water issues, although it was last revised in 1988 and, therefore, some parts could be outdated. Show less

The League of Women Voters of Colorado put together this publication in 1975. It was "designed to present some of the facts, background and issues re...Show more The League of Women Voters of Colorado put together this publication in 1975. It was "designed to present some of the facts, background and issues regarding water in Colorado and to contribute to the public dialogue about how we will use and manage our water resources in the future." It is a good introduction to Colorado's water issues, although it was last revised in 1988 and, therefore, some parts could be outdated. Show less

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An Evaluation of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Resources and Water Rights

Book - 1988

This report examines water resources in the Cherry Creek Basin. Somewhat outdated, it is probably most valuable as a historical resource. For current information on the Cherry Creek Basin, see CherryCreekBasin.org. This report examines water resources in the Cherry Creek Basin. Somewhat outdated, it is probably most valuable as a historical resource. For current information on the Cherry Creek Basin, see CherryCreekBasin.org. Show less

This report examines water resources in the Cherry Creek Basin. Somewhat outdated, it is probably most valuable as a historical resource. For current information on the Cherry Creek Basin, see CherryCreekBasin.org. This report examines water resources in the Cherry Creek Basin. Somewhat outdated, it is probably most valuable as a historical resource. For current information on the Cherry Creek Basin, see CherryCreekBasin.org. Show less

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A Century of Change in Colorado

A Century of Change in Colorado

Then and Now, A Photographic History : the Complete Collection

by Johnson, Lawrence M.

Unknown - 2017

A comparison of landscape photography across Colorado from 100 years ago with that of today. A comparison of landscape photography across Colorado from 100 years ago with that of today. Show less

A comparison of landscape photography across Colorado from 100 years ago with that of today. A comparison of landscape photography across Colorado from 100 years ago with that of today. Show less

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Ice, Fire, and Nutcrackers

Ice, Fire, and Nutcrackers

A Rocky Mountain Ecology

by Constantz, George

Book - 2014

An easy-to-read compilation of some of the unique biological and ecological processes of the Rocky Mountain landscape. An easy-to-read compilation of some of the unique biological and ecological processes of the Rocky Mountain landscape. Show less

An easy-to-read compilation of some of the unique biological and ecological processes of the Rocky Mountain landscape. An easy-to-read compilation of some of the unique biological and ecological processes of the Rocky Mountain landscape. Show less

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Colorado Wildlife

Colorado Wildlife

by Telander, Todd

Unknown - 2014

A field guide to 180 animal species found in Colorado. A field guide to 180 animal species found in Colorado. Show less

A field guide to 180 animal species found in Colorado. A field guide to 180 animal species found in Colorado. Show less

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Colorado Flora

Colorado Flora

Eastern Slope : A Field Guide to the Vascular Plants

by Weber, William A.

Book - 2012

A field guide to the flora of Colorado's Eastern Slope, which includes Douglas County. This is a companion to "Colorado Flora: Western Slope," which is available through Douglas County Libraries' Interlibrary Loan service. A field guide to the flora of Colorado's Eastern Slope, which includes Douglas County. This is a companion to "Colorado Flora: Western Slope," which is available through Douglas County Libraries' Interlibrary Loan service. Show less

A field guide to the flora of Colorado's Eastern Slope, which includes Douglas County. This is a companion to "Colorado Flora: Western Slope," which is available through Douglas County Libraries' Interlibrary Loan service. A field guide to the flora of Colorado's Eastern Slope, which includes Douglas County. This is a companion to "Colorado Flora: Western Slope," which is available through Douglas County Libraries' Interlibrary Loan service. Show less

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