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1950 Map of Longmont

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Longmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Longmont serves as the hub of a complex irrigation and transport network at the midpoint of the 20th century. The town's grid is dense with civic infrastructure, including Lincoln Sch, St Johns Sch, and Roosevelt Park, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the meticulous management of water. A web of ditches, such as The Oligarchy Ditch and Highland Ditch, feeds numerous reservoirs including Terry Lake and the expansive Calkins Lake (Union Reservoir).

Beyond the municipal limits, the map traces the intersection of agriculture and industry. The Great Western and Colorado and Southern railroads facilitate the movement of goods, passing landmarks like Dixons Mills and the Gravel Pit near St Vrain Creek. Rural life is centered around local institutions like the Liberty Hall Grange and several educational outposts, including Lakeview Sch (Aban'd) and Burlington School, reflecting the evolving settlement patterns of the Boulder and Weld County border.