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1968 Map of Longmont

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The town of Longmont serves as the focal point for this late 1960s study, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management. Engineered waterways such as the Rough And Ready Ditch, Oligarchy Ditch, and Highland Ditch crisscross the plains, feeding numerous storage basins including Calkins Lake (Union Reservoir), Terry Lake, and Highland Lake. This system reflects the agricultural dependency of the Boulder and Weld County borderlands, where the flow of St Vrain Creek was diverted to support regional growth.

Social and civic landmarks are prominently featured, including the Mountain States Childrens Home and the Midwest Childrens Home. Genealogical interest is found in local burying grounds like Burlington Cem and Highland Lake Cem, as well as the Gardens of Memory. The presence of the Chicago Burlington and railroad tracks and the Grange Hall near Liberty underscores the era's blend of industrial transport and traditional community centers.