Loading map...

1957 Map of Arvada

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Arvada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Arvada and its surroundings in the mid-1950s showcase a rapidly expanding suburban frontier north of Denver. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management system, featuring the Farmers Highline Canal, Croke Canal, and Standley Lake, which supported the region's agricultural roots before the postwar housing boom. The arrival of the Denver Boulder Turnpike (Toll Road) signals a transition toward a commuter-driven economy, cutting across the terrain near the small settlement of Semper.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of community institutions, from the Queen of Heaven Orphanage and Regis College to a wide network of cottage schools like Hoskinson Cottage Schools. The southern half of the map is anchored by the massive Crown Hill Cemetery and its distinctive Tower of Memories, while social life is marked by the presence of Elitch Gardens and the Case Municipal Golf Course.