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1966 Map of Boulder

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Boulder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Boulder serves as the focal point of this 1960s study, showcasing a period of significant educational and scientific growth. The expansive campus of the University of Colorado is a prominent fixture, featuring Folsom Field and the university Observatory. On the city's outskirts, the scientific footprint extends to a series of Radio Telescopes near Fourmile Canyon. The map reveals the transition from the dense urban grid of the city to the steep topography of Boulder Mountain Park and the Roosevelt National Forest.

Evidence of the region's mining heritage is preserved in the mountains to the west, where labels identify the Poorman Mine and the small settlements of Salina, Sunshine, and Springdale. These mountain communities are linked by winding roads through Sixmile Canyon and along Left Hand Creek. In the valley, water management is evident through the Left-hand Valley Reservoir and numerous ditches that supported the area's development. Local history is further grounded by the presence of institutions like the Mt St Gertrude Academy and Mountain View Cemetery.