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1965 Map of Lafayette

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Lafayette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Lafayette and Louisville anchor the northwestern reaches of this survey, where the Coal Creek Valley transitions from open terrain to suburban development. The landscape is dotted with evidence of earlier industry, including several marked Mine Dump sites that reflect the area's history of coal mining. The agricultural and water management heritage of the region is visible through an extensive network of irrigation and storage, notably Waneka Reservoir, Hecla Lake, and Stearns Lake.

Rapid mid-century expansion is evident in the burgeoning street grids of Broomfield and Westminster, which are increasingly defined by aviation and commerce. The JEFCO Airport serves as a major landmark in the southwest, while the Burlington Northern railroad corridor provides a traditional transit backbone. The map also records numerous local institutions essential to these growing communities, such as Sanchez Sch, the Louisville Cem, and specialized facilities like Wallace Village.