1954 Map of Greeley

About this map

The Cache la Poudre River flows from the high peaks of the Front Range through Fort Collins and Greeley, illustrating the mid-century intersection of mountain wilderness and agricultural development. This survey reveals a landscape organized by extensive irrigation and transportation, where the Union Pacific and Colorado & Southern railroads connect established farming hubs like Eaton and Fort Lupton. To the west, the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest enclose famous summits such as Longs Peak and Hagues Peak. The map highlights a critical era for water management, detailing reservoirs like Lake Granby and Shadow Mountain Lake, which were essential to the region's transition into a major interior Colorado population center.