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1944 Map of Englewood

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Englewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The expanding urban footprint of South Denver and Englewood is captured in this mid-1940s survey, showing a landscape defined by organized city grids transitioning into open irrigation and military grounds. The Lowry Field Military Reservation dominates the eastern portion of the sheet, while the winding course of the South Platte River and the High Line Canal dictate the western and southern development patterns. Institutional landmarks including the University of Denver and Colorado General Hospital appear alongside numerous local landmarks like the Observatory and City Hall.

Suburban growth is evident in the cluster of recreational sites such as the Denver Country Club, Wellshire Country Club, and Cherry Hills Country Club. Genealogical interest is found in the large expanses of Mt Calvary Cem and Fairmount Cemetery. Transportation networks of the era are well-documented, featuring the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and major thoroughfares like Santa Fe Drive and Broadway.