1965 Map of Brighton

About this map

Brighton serves as the focal point of this mid-century Colorado landscape, where the urban extension is captured in purple revisions from 1971. The town's growth is framed by its educational and spiritual centers, including St Augustine Sch and the High Sch, while the agricultural character of the surrounding plains remains evident through an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure. The South Platte River and its accompanying Henderson Island define the western reaches, contrasted by the massive Barr Lake to the east. This irrigation-dependent economy is mapped in detail through the Burlington Canal, O'Brian Canal, and the Denver Hudson Canal. Transportation is dominated by the Union Pacific Railroad and U.S. 85, which provided the vital links for settlements like Henderson, Hazeltine, and Eno. Family historians can find several burial grounds, such as Elmwood Cemetery, Fairview Cem, and the Black Cem.