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1950 Map of Englewood

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Englewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Lowry Field Military Reservation dominates the eastern landscape of this mid-century survey, a period when the outskirts of Denver were rapidly transitioning from agricultural and open land into a network of suburban developments and exclusive recreational grounds. The southern reaches of the map highlight an emerging corridor of high-end leisure, featuring the Cresthaven Country Club, Wellshire Country Club, and the Cherry Hills Country Club. These landmarks, along with the Denver Country Club to the north, illustrate the intentional design of the metropolitan area's expansion during this era.

Institutional growth is evident in the numerous educational and civic sites, including the Colorado Womans College and the Colorado General Hospital. In the southeast, the small settlement of Sullivan sits along the Highline Canal, while the western edge is defined by the industrial and transport backbone of the South Platte River and the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR. Local history is preserved in the detailed layout of Fairmount Cemetery and Mt Calvary Cem, providing a precise look at the region's burial grounds.