1950 Map of Frederick

About this map

Firestone, Frederick, and Dacono anchor this 1950s survey of the Weld County coal fields, showing a landscape defined by industrial extraction and rail transport. The Union Pacific corridor facilitates a dense network of mining operations, including the Shamrock Mine, Sterling Mine, and the Baum Mine. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, from the State Coal Mine Junction to the local Evanston community. Beyond the towns, the terrain is marked by essential water management features like Firestone Lake and numerous irrigation ditches that support the surrounding agricultural land. Educational and social centers for the rural population are well-represented by the Mount View School and Pleasant Valley School, providing valuable landmarks for those tracing the development of these High Plains settlements.