1950s Maps of Thornton, Colorado

1. 1950 Map of Frederick

   

   1950 Frederick

   1950 Print · USGS

   The coal-rich corridor of Weld County is caught in a moment of industrial transition during the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining family hubs of Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono, alongside local schools like Mount View School and the Shamrock Mine.

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4. 1950 Map of Derby

   

   1950 Derby

   1950 Print · USGS

   The northern reaches of Denver and Adams County are captured here at mid-century as industry and rail lines shaped the river valley. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Adams City, the Stockyards, and family history at Riverside Cemetery or Rose Hill Cem.

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7. 1950 Map of Arvada

   

   1950 Arvada

   1950 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Jefferson County comes to life as Denver’s western edge begins its suburban transformation from a landscape of irrigation ditches and small farms. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Arvada, Wheatridge, and local landmarks like the Crown Hill Cemetery and Regis College.

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10. 1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print

    

    1953 Denver

    1964 Print · USGS

    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during a decade of post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate the State Capitol, and explore historic mountain mining hubs like Central City.

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13. 1954 Map of Greeley, 1966 Print

    

    1954 Greeley

    1966 Print · USGS

    Northern Colorado transitions from high-alpine peaks to the irrigated South Platte valley during this mid-century period of growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected hubs like Greeley and Longmont alongside landmarks like Horsetooth Reservoir and Estes Park.

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16. 1956 Map of Lafayette, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Lafayette

    1958 Print · USGS

    Boulder County experiences a post-war transition in the mid-fifties as the new turnpike and traditional mining industries coexist. Researchers can trace early suburban expansion in Broomfield Heights while locating the Centennial Mine and local landmarks like Ruston Heights Airport.

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19. 1957 Map of Denver

    

    1957 Denver

    1957 Print · USGS

    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here during a mid-century period of intense military and urban expansion. Trace the footprints of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the early United States Air Force Academy, and the Lowry AF Base.

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22. 1957 Map of Greeley

    

    1957 Greeley

    1957 Print · USGS

    Northern Colorado in the mid-fifties is captured here as the agricultural plains of Weld County meet the high peaks of the Front Range. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-linked towns like Keenesburg and Roggen or locate early water features such as Boyd Lake and Fossil Creek Reservoir.

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25. 1957 Map of Derby, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Derby

    1958 Print · USGS

    Northeast of Denver during the late fifties, this area was a bustling hub of rail transport, aviation, and emerging suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Thornton or locate family plots in Riverside Cemetery and Rose Hill Cem.

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28. 1957 Map of Eastlake, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Eastlake

    1958 Print · USGS

    Adams County’s farming and irrigation heartland is frozen in time in the late fifties, just as the metropolitan area began its northward shift. Researchers can trace historic water rights and small-town roots through landmarks like Eastlake, the Wesley Cem, and the Union Pacific rail siding at Hazeltine.

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31. 1957 Map of Arvada, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Arvada

    1958 Print · USGS

    The northwest Denver suburbs are caught in a moment of post-war transformation, balancing old canal-fed agriculture with new residential growth. Local historians can trace established landmarks like Elitch Gardens, Regis College, and the sprawling Crown Hill Cemetery.

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34. 1958 Map of Greeley

    

    1958 Greeley

    1958 Print · USGS

    Northern Colorado and the high peaks of the Front Range appear here in the mid-fifties as the region's agricultural and rail networks were fully established. Genealogists can locate family homes near Virginia Dale, Waverly, or Kuner, and trace the path of the Union Pacific Railroad through Greeley.

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37. 1958 Map of Denver

    

    1958 Denver

    1958 Print · USGS

    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during the mid-century suburban boom. Trace the footprints of military installations like Buckley Air Force Base alongside the established rail networks of the Colorado & Southern Ry.

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