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1941 Map of Arvada

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Arvada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Arvada and its surrounding communities are shown during a period of significant growth at the edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The landscape is defined by a sophisticated water management system, including the Farmers Highline Canal and large reservoirs like Standley Lake and Church Lake. These water resources supported the agricultural and domestic expansion of towns such as Wheatridge, Edgewater, and Westminster. The heavy influence of religious and social institutions is visible through landmarks like Bellevue College, Regis College, and the St Vincents Home.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the map, with a dense network of rail lines including the Denver and Rio Grande Western and the Leyden Narrow Gage. These railroads converge at strategic points like Utah Junction and Clear Creek Junction, illustrating the area's importance as a transit corridor. The map also captures the early residential development of Arvada Heights and the sprawling Crown Hill Cemetery near Sloan Lake.