1906 Map of Loveland

About this map

The Big Thompson River cuts through this landscape where the high plains meet the eastern foothills, defining a region shaped by complex water management and early twentieth-century industry. The presence of the Plaster Mill near Arkins and the intensive network of irrigation works, including the Louden Ditch, Farmers Ditch, and South Side Ditch, illustrate the transition of the area into a productive agricultural hub. Major water bodies like Lake Loveland, Boyd Lakes, and the Fossil Creek Reservoir anchor the eastern plains, while the western edge is defined by the steep rises of Green Ridge and Flatiron Mtn. Transport and commerce are centered on the Colorado and Southern RR corridor, which connects the primary settlements of Loveland, Berthoud, and Campion, providing a detailed look at the rail-and-river economy of Larimer County at the turn of the century.