1960 Map of Berthoud

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this Larimer County landscape during the late 1950s and 1960s. The town of Berthoud serves as a central hub, surrounded by a complex system of ditches and irrigation projects, including Berthoud Reservoir, Sunnyslope Reservoir, and the significant Ish Reservoir at the southern boundary. Transportation and commerce are anchored by the Colorado and Southern railroad running north-south through the village and Campion, while the Great Western rail line branches to the east toward Welty. Local social life and education are anchored by sites such as the Little Thompson Grange, Campion Academy, and the Old Berthoud Sch. The map's purple revisions reveal suburban growth around the municipal core and near Berts Corner, contrasting with the established fields near Twin Mounds and along the Little Thompson River.