1961 Map of Elsmere

About this map

Peterson Field and the emerging suburbs of Colorado Springs define this mid-century landscape as the region transitioned into a major aviation and residential hub. The map highlights the sprawling airfield alongside expanding neighborhoods like Security, where local schools such as Widefield High Sch and Sproul Sch signify rapid post-war growth. The industrial and transit heritage of the area is visible through the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and an Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the drainage of Jimmy Camp Creek. Along the northern corridors, commercial recreation is represented by the Pikes Peak Speedway, while the southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the irrigation infrastructure of Big Johnson Reservoir and Little Johnson Res, illustrating the critical balance between water management and urban expansion in the high plains.