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1957 Map of Granby

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Granby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The confluence of the Colorado River and the Fraser River anchors this mid-century topographic study of Grand County. The town of Granby is shown as a central hub for transportation and water management, situated along the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. The landscape is defined by its complex irrigation infrastructure, featuring the Bunte High Line Ditch and Peterson Ditch, which trace the contours of Granby Mesa.

Evidence of shifting rural life is found in the foothills of the Arapaho National Forest, where the Eightmile Sch (Aband) sits near Eightmile Creek. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Mount Chauncey and the Windy Gap pass. Local recreation and industry are well-represented, from the Camp Chief Ouray (YMCA) in the north to the Rodeo Grounds and a Sawmill near the town center, providing a detailed look at the region's mid-century mountain economy.