1957 Map of Littleton

About this map

Littleton is the commercial and social anchor of this 1950s survey, characterized by a rapid post-war transition from rural agricultural land to suburban development. The city's core is detailed with local institutions such as St Marys Sch, North Sch, and the Carmelite Monastery. West of the city, the landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation ditches and reservoirs, including Marston Lake and the Johnson Reservoir, which supported the region's evolving water needs. The South Platte River valley serves as a primary transportation corridor, hosting the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads. Notable entertainment and social landmarks of the era are clearly visible, such as the Centennial Racetrack and the Columbine Country Club, reflecting the growing recreational culture of the suburbanizing Front Range.