1960 Map of Fort Collins

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Colorado State University and its sprawling campus define the central character of this 1960s landscape, while the industrial heritage of northern Colorado is evident at the Sugar Refinery and various Gravel Pits along the Cache La Poudre River. The map documents a pivotal era of growth for Fort Collins, showing the expansion of residential blocks and schools like the Lesher Jr High Sch and La Porte Ave Sch. Beyond the city limits, a complex network of irrigation through the Larimer and Weld Canal and numerous reservoirs like Long Pond Reservoir No. 5 supports the agricultural surroundings. Small railroad stops and historic localities such as Andersonville, Buckingham, and McClellands sit along the Union Pacific and Burlington lines, providing essential reference points for genealogists tracing family footprints in Larimer County.