1900s (20th Century) Maps of Milliken, Colorado

1. 1902 Map of Greeley

   

   1902 Greeley

   1902 Print · USGS

   The northern Colorado plains come alive in this survey of the South Platte and Cache la Poudre river valleys. Researchers can trace early railroad expansion and irrigation networks while locating specific homesteads like Klugs Ranch and old coal operations such as the Black Prince Coal Mine.

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4. 1949 Map of Platteville, 1966 Print

   

   1949 Platteville

   1966 Print · USGS

   The Colorado plains near the South Platte River are shown here in the late 1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific corridor through Platteville, find St Francis Cemetery, and locate the Site of Old Fort Vasquez.

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7. 1950 Map of Platteville

   

   1950 Platteville

   1950 Print · USGS

   The South Platte River valley in the mid-twentieth century shows an intensive irrigation landscape supporting the agricultural community of Platteville. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Union Pacific rail line and locate the Site of Old Fort Vasquez or the St Francis Cemetery.

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10. 1950 Map of Johnstown, 1960 Print

    

    1950 Johnstown

    1960 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Larimer and Weld Counties are defined by the vital waters of the Big Thompson River and an extensive irrigation network. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Twin Mounds School, the Elwell Cem, and the Walker Elevator.

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13. 1950 Map of Milliken, 1964 Print

    

    1950 Milliken

    1964 Print · USGS

    Weld County’s agricultural and rail heartland is captured here at mid-century, defined by the irrigation network surrounding the South Platte River. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific lines, locate the Fort St Vrain Ruins, and find vanished school sites like Fairview School.

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16. 1951 Map of Johnstown

    

    1951 Johnstown

    1951 Print · USGS

    Agriculture and industry meet at the confluence of the Thompson rivers in the early 1950s. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Walker Elevator and local schoolhouses like Twin Mounds School or the rural Elwell settlement.

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19. 1951 Map of Milliken

    

    1951 Milliken

    1951 Print · USGS

    Weld County’s agricultural heartland is captured here in the early fifties as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Western rail lines and locate landmarks like Fairview School and the Fort St Vrain ruins.

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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 1982 Map of Greeley, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Greeley

    1983 Print · USGS

    North-central Colorado is shown in the early eighties as a thriving hub of river-valley agriculture and energy production. Researchers can trace the water-rights history and rail networks connecting Greeley to the Spindle Oil Field and Fort Lupton.

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