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1950 Map of Frederick

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Frederick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Spindle Oil Field and numerous mines define the industrial character of this Weld County landscape during the mid-20th century. This area, often referred to as the Tri-Towns, shows the distinct early footprints of Frederick, Dacono, and Firestone. The map captures a moment of transition where established coal mining operations, evidenced by labels for Puritan and several mine dumps, exist alongside the growing oil and gas infrastructure.

Social and civic life is anchored by locations like the Frederick Sch, James C Crist Park, and the Athletic Field in Firestone. Further south, the map illustrates the northern reaches of Broomfield near the boundary of Adams County. Topographic details such as Little Dry Creek and the Old Railroad Grade provide a clear view of the natural and man-made corridors that shaped the development of these High Plains settlements.