1965 Map of Lafayette

About this map

Lafayette and the rapidly developing communities along the Boulder Turnpike define this mid-1960s landscape at the foot of the Colorado Front Range. The expansion of Broomfield is clearly visible in the red-tinted residential blocks, contrasting with the legacy of the local coal mining industry represented by several Mine Dumps and a Gravel Pit. Transportation networks are a primary feature, with the Burlington and Quincy and Colorado and Southern railroads intersecting the grid of country roads and newer highways. Water management for the semi-arid plains is evident through an extensive system of canals and reservoirs, including the Highline Canal, Mc Kay Lake, and Nissen Reservoir No 2. Local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater near South Boulder Road and the County Airport underscore the mid-century shift toward suburban and commercial growth before the full urbanization of the Denver-Boulder corridor.