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1947 Map of Derby

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Derby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The industrial and agricultural outskirts of Denver appear in this 1938 survey, dominated by a complex network of irrigation ditches and railroads converging on the city. The South Platte River and Sand Creek anchor the landscape, which is partitioned by the Union Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines. To the south, the city's expanding grid reaches the Denver City and Co Airport and the sprawling Stockyards, while older communities like Argo and Globeville represent the area's early working-class roots.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant detail in the numerous schools and religious sites, such as Clayton College, Riverside Cemetery, and rural landmarks like Buckontz Sch and Washington Sch. The map also captures specialized land uses of the era, including a Fish Hatchery and the extensive water management system featuring the Fulton Ditch and Burlington Canal, illustrating the vital infrastructure that supported both urban growth and regional farming.