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1957 Map of Englewood

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Englewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The State Capitol and the bustling heart of Denver anchor the northwest of this mid-century landscape, where rapid postwar expansion begins to meet the residential enclaves of Englewood and Cherry Hills Village. This survey captures a significant moment of infrastructure growth, featuring the recently established Lowry Air Force Base and the expansive grounds of Stapleton Field Municipal Airport. The eastern edge is defined by the massive Cherry Creek Reservoir and the Cherry Creek Dam, engineering projects that would permanently alter the hydrology and development patterns of the area.

Institutional landmarks are densely concentrated throughout the grid, including the University of Denver, St Marys Academy, and specialized facilities like the Convent of the Good Shepherd and Bethany Sanatorium. The transit network is dominated by major thoroughfares such as Colfax Ave and the Valley Highway, while the Santa Fe RR and Denver & Rio Grande Western RR track the path of the South Platte River in the west.