1965 Map of Lafayette

About this map

The growing communities of Broomfield and Lafayette anchor this mid-1960s survey, showing the transition of the northern Denver suburbs as they expanded along the Burlington Northern and Colorado And Southern rail lines. Urban development, noted in purple 1971 revisions, pushes eastward toward Thornton and Northglenn, while landmarks like the Jeffco Airport and the Broomfield Country Club indicate the era's changing land use. Local history is preserved in features like the Louisville Cemetery and several small rural schools including Juchem School and Hulstrom School. Water management is prominent across the landscape, with a dense network of reservoirs such as McKay Lake, Nissen Reservoir No 2, and Lower Church Lake supporting both agriculture and the emerging suburban centers. The map also records the industrial footprint of the area, noting several Mine Dump sites near Coal Creek.