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1962 Map of Laporte

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Laporte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Cache La Poudre River cuts a prominent path through this Colorado landscape, defining the water-dependent economy of the early 1960s. The settlement of Laporte and the nearby Bellvue serve as the primary human hubs, anchored by the Cache La Poudre Sch and the Colorado and Southern railroad line. The map highlights a sophisticated hydraulic network essential for both agriculture and municipal growth, including the Munroe Gravity Canal, Charles Hansen Feeder Canal, and the Fort Collins Filtration Plant.

Upland features such as Bonner Peak and the canyons of Roosevelt National Forest contrast with the lowland ranching sites like Kramer Ranch and Coombe Ranch. Industrial and utility markers, such as the Greeley Filtration Plant and several Quarries, point to the area's role in supporting regional infrastructure. Traces of historical transit are preserved in the Wintersteen Trail, while the State Fish Hatchery reflects the long-standing management of local aquatic resources.