1950 Map of Hygiene

About this map

Hygiene sits at the center of an intricate agricultural network of canals and reservoirs north of Boulder, a landscape defined by its dependency on water management at the base of Rabbit Mountain. The 1950s topography reveals a transition from the steeper terrain of Potato Hill and Table Mountain down to the fertile plains fed by St Vrain Creek. This era shows a community in flux, with several educational landmarks like Montgomery School and Nelson School still standing, while others like Bashor School are already noted as abandoned. The presence of the Ryssby Ch and numerous family-named landmarks like Mc Call Lake and Mc Caslin Lake provide a rich record for genealogists tracing local heritage. Transportation is anchored by the Colorado and Southern railroad and the Longmont Airport, supporting the local economy alongside the industrial Brickyard and gravel pits.