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1960s Maps of Brighton, Colorado

Explore 7 historic maps of Brighton from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Brighton's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Brighton's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Brighton, CO maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Denver
    1960 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here at a pivotal moment of postwar expansion into the plains and foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate historic institutional landmarks like Buckley Field and the Colorado School of Mines.
  4. 1961 Map of Greeley
    1961 Map of Greeley
    1961 Greeley
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Colorado's transition from high mountain peaks to irrigated plains is captured here just as the post-war population boom reached the Front Range. Researchers can trace early water infrastructure and rail lines like the Great Western RR connecting sugar beet hubs from Fort Collins to Greeley.
  7. 1964 Map of Greeley
    1964 Map of Greeley
    1964 Greeley
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Front Range corridor and high peaks of the Rockies appear here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of mountain wilderness and plains agriculture. Trace the rail routes of the Great Western RR or locate landmarks like Longs Peak and Horsetooth Reservoir.
  10. 1965 Map of Greeley
    1965 Map of Greeley
    1965 Greeley
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Colorado in the mid-sixties shows a landscape defined by high mountain summits and the growing irrigation networks of the plains. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Wellington or follow the early tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad past Longs Peak.
  13. 1965 Map of Brighton, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Brighton, 1967 Print
    1965 Brighton
    1967 Print · USGS
    Adams County in the mid-sixties shows a landscape defined by the intersection of the South Platte River and major rail corridors. Researchers can locate several historic burial grounds like Elmwood Cemetery and Black Cem, or trace the extensive irrigation network of the Fulton Ditch and Burlington Canal.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 1965 Map of Eastlake, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Eastlake, 1967 Print
    1965 Eastlake
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern Denver suburbs were rapidly transforming in the mid-sixties as new housing developments pushed into traditional farmland. Genealogists can locate family sites at Wesley Chapel Cem or Swanson Memorial Gardens and trace the rail-side industry of Eastlake.
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of Mile High Lakes, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mile High Lakes, 1967 Print
    1966 Mile High Lakes
    1967 Print · USGS
    Adams County’s high plains irrigation network is fully established in this mid-sixties survey, showing the complex web of canals and reservoirs north of Denver. Researchers can trace historic water rights and rural landmarks like Barr Lake, Patton Ranch, and the Green Valley Grange Hall.
    5 unique versions available
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