1950 Map of Fort Lupton

About this map

The South Platte River carves a fertile path through Weld County, anchoring the agricultural and rail economy at mid-century. The Union Pacific line runs parallel to the river, serving the concentrated town center of Fort Lupton and the smaller settlement of Wattenberg. This 1950 edition illustrates a landscape defined by water management, with a complex network including the Fulton, Brighton, and Bull ditches divert water across the plains to support local farms.