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1958 Map of Greeley

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Greeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Front Range of the Colorado Rockies meets the high plains in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a sophisticated irrigation network. Dominating the western half are the high summits of Rocky Mountain National Park, including the iconic Longs Peak and Mount Meeker. East of the mountains, the Cache la Poudre River and Big Thompson River feed a dense system of reservoirs and canals that sustain the agricultural heartland of Weld County.

The map reveals the mid-1950s infrastructure of growing regional centers like Greeley, Fort Collins, and Loveland. It captures the critical rail connections of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Great Western Railway, alongside higher-altitude settlements such as Estes Park and Grand Lake. These details provide a clear view of the region's transition from a mountain frontier to a settled agricultural and academic hub, featuring campuses like Colorado State University.