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1956 Map of Lafayette

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lafayette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Lafayette and the developing area of Broomfield Heights anchor this mid-century portrait of a changing landscape where agricultural irrigation meets industrial transition. An extensive network of water management features, including the Community Ditch, Highline Ditch, and Goodhue Ditch, feeds numerous reservoirs such as Lafayette Reservoir and Brunner Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of water rights in the region's development.

The presence of the Centennial Mine and Lylee Mine reflects the area's coal mining heritage, while the newly constructed Denver Boulder Turnpike signals the onset of rapid suburban growth. Transportation and logistics are central to the map, from the tracks of the Colorado and Southern and Burlington and Quincy railroads to the Ruston Heights Airport. Local history details include the Louisville Cem, Lakeview Cem, and several rural schoolhouses like West Lake Sch and Juchem Sch.