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1968 Map of Longmont

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Longmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The agricultural landscape of Northern Colorado meets the expanding urban footprint of Longmont on this 1968 survey, which includes later 1971 revisions. Significant water management infrastructure, essential for local farming, is evidenced by Calkins Lake (Union Reservoir) and several smaller basins like Divide Reservoir and Mead Reservoir. The eastern edge of Longmont shows the town's growth through a concentration of schools such as Mountain View Sch and civic landmarks like the Armory and Roosevelt Park.

A network of rail lines including the Great Western and Burlington Northern connects the agricultural centers of Mead and Liberty to the regional hub. In the rural outskirts, specialized facilities like the Mountain States Childrens Home and the Midwest Childrens Home appear alongside historic burial grounds, including Mountain View Cemetery and Burlington Cem, reflecting the area's social and community development during the mid-20th century.