1967 Map of Erie

About this map

Erie and Lafayette anchor this transition between the agricultural plains and the industrial coal belt of Weld County during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by its water management and mining heritage, with extensive networks like the Northern Burlington Ditch feeding reservoirs such as Panama Res No 1 and Thomas Reservoir. Local industry and commerce are evident in the presence of the Erie Mine and Columbine Mine, alongside small settlements like Canfield, Tabor, and Leyner. The map captures a unique moment of recreational development as well, noting the Mountain View Drag Strip and a Rifle Range. Transport patterns follow a mix of historic routes like the Union Pacific rail lines and the Old Railroad Grade, providing a window into the evolving connectivity between these front-range communities before modern suburbanization reshaped the region.