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1965 Map of Brighton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Brighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The agricultural and transit hub of Brighton serves as the focal point for this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by its irrigation infrastructure and rail connectivity. The South Platte River winds through the western portion of the sheet, feeding a complex network of waterways including the Burlington Ditch, Denver Hudson Canal, and O'Brian Canal. These systems support large water bodies like Barr Lake and the Stouffer Reservoirs, which are central to the region's development.

South of the city, the small settlements of Henderson, Hazeltine, and Eno are linked by the Union Pacific and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads. Genealogists will find significant detail in the locations of Fairview Cem and Elmwood Cemetery, while local historians can trace the foundations of the community through established institutions like the County Fairground, District 27 Sch, and St Augustine Sch.