1942 Map of Littleton

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The South Platte River and its accompanying irrigation network anchor this mid-century view of the area south of Denver. The town of Littleton is shown at a pivotal moment of transition, still largely concentrated near the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and Denver and Rio Grande Western RR corridors, before the post-war suburban expansion fully reshaped the landscape. Landmarks of the era include the Arapahoe Co Fairgrounds, the Monastery, and the local High Sch.