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1950 Map of Greeley

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Greeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Cache La Poudre River and the South Platte River converge southeast of the city center, defining the hydraulic and agricultural character of this mid-century landscape. The Greeley street grid is well-established, showing key community landmarks like Linn Grove Cemetery, Meeker Jr HS, and the Weld Co Public Hospital. The map illustrates the region's reliance on managed water, with the Greeley No 2 Canal and Ogilvy Ditch cutting across the terrain to support surrounding fields.

Industrial and transport networks are centered on the Union Pacific railroad, which links the main town to outlying points like Lucerne and Greeley Junction. To the north and west, smaller clusters such as the Greeley Spanish Colony and Boyds stand as distinct pockets of settlement. Educational history is preserved through numerous rural schoolhouses, including the Olin School and Pleasant Valley School, while the presence of the Greeley Municipal Airport and Garden City reflects the post-war expansion of the area.