1961 Map of Colorado Springs

About this map

Colorado Springs and its surrounding suburbs undergo significant post-war expansion in this 1961 survey, which includes 1969 revisions that show the growth of urban areas. The map details the transition from the historic city core, centered around Colorado College and the State Deaf and Blind School, toward newer residential and military developments. To the south and east, the landscape features the Fort Carson Military Reservation and Ent Air Force Base, reflecting the area's increasing strategic importance. Notable local landmarks like the Union Printers Home, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun are prominent against the backdrop of the Pike National Forest. Transport networks are well-defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which serve established communities like Roswell, Papeton, and Stratmoor Hills.