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1961 Map of Colorado Springs

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Colorado Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Colorado Springs at the start of the 1960s reveals a city in rapid transition, with significant urban expansion highlighted by later revisions to its residential fringes. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major rail corridors, including the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, which navigate the terrain alongside Monument Creek and Fountain Creek. These waterways and their associated reservoirs, such as Highline Reservoir and Big Stratton Reservoir, provide the framework for the city's early development patterns.

Military and institutional presence is prominent, with Ent Air Force Base situated near the urban core and the sprawling Fort Carson Military Reservation to the south. Educational and civic history is anchored by Colorado College and the State Deaf and Blind School, while established neighborhoods like Broadmoor, Knob Hill, and Ivywild show the maturing suburban character of the era. The map also captures several local landmarks like the International Typographical Union Headquarters and the Colorado Memorial Shrine.