1960 Map of Berthoud

About this map

Berthoud serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape at the edge of the Front Range, defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and rail transport. The Colorado and Southern railroad tracks run north-south through the heart of the settlement, passing the Campion Academy and the smaller community of Campion. This period reveals a highly managed water economy, with the Handy Ditch, Lake Ditch, and South Side Ditch feeding numerous storage basins such as Lonetree Reservoir and Sunnyslope Reservoir. The presence of the Old Berthoud Sch and Greenlawn Cem provides clear markers for genealogical research in Larimer County. To the south, the Little Thompson River meanders across the plain, while the topography rises toward Twin Mounds in the northeast, illustrating the transition from river bottomlands to the elevated high plains.