1961 Map of Fountain

About this map

The growing community of Security and the established town of Fountain anchor this early 1960s study of the Colorado landscape south of Colorado Springs. The map reveals a transition from concentrated residential areas like Widefield to the expansive ranching and military lands of the Fort Carson Military Reservation. A complex network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Clover Ditch, Chansler Canal No 30, and Chilcotte Canal No 27, traces the reliance on Fountain Creek for regional water management. Transportation is a central theme, with the combined tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads following the river valley alongside the emerging Pikes Peak Airport. Local landmarks such as the South Security Sch and a local Cem near the river highlight the civic development occurring during this period.