1957 Map of Granby

About this map

Granby stands at the confluence of the Fraser River and the Colorado River, serving as a central hub for ranching and transportation during the mid-century. This survey captures the town when its economy was tied to the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and local timber processing, evidenced by a Sawmill and nearby Gravel Pit. To the south, the landscape transitions into the Arapaho National Forest, where a network of drainage basins including Eightmile Creek and Ninemile Creek defines the terrain. Notable for local historians is the Eightmile Sch (Aband), a relic of earlier rural settlement patterns. The map also documents recreational and community landmarks such as the Camp Chief Ouray (YMCA), the Airport, and the Rodeo Grounds, illustrating the area's development as a mountain destination.