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1950 Map of Hygiene

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Hygiene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The settlement of Hygiene and the surrounding agricultural plains of Boulder County are defined by an intricate network of irrigation ditches and reservoirs designed to manage the waters of ST Vrain Creek. This 1950 survey documents the rural character of the region before significant suburban expansion, highlighting several local educational landmarks such as Montgomery School, Nelson School, and the Hygiene School (Aband). To the west, the topography rises toward Rabbit Mountain and the Hogback, where Lykins Gulch cuts through the rising terrain.

Industrial and transportation infrastructure is concentrated to the east and south, featuring the Longmont Airport and the Colorado and Southern (Burlington Route) railroad corridor passing through Dominion. The map is particularly useful for genealogists, showing the exact locations of the Ryssby Ch and local cemeteries. Numerous small water bodies like McIntosh Lake and Lagerman Reservoir illustrate the area's historical reliance on intensive water management for farming and ranching.