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1908 Map of Loveland

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Loveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1908
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1908

About this map

Loveland and Berthoud anchor this detailed survey of the Front Range foothills at the dawn of the 20th century. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation engineering, with the Big Thompson River feeding numerous arteries like the Louden Ditch, Barnes Ditch, and Home Supply DITCH. These waterworks created a productive agricultural basin evidenced by the cluster of reservoirs including Boyd Lakes, Boedecker Lake, and Lake Loveland.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is clearly marked, featuring the Colorado and Southern R R and the G W R R serving the valley. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Flatiron Mtn and Green Ridge, where early settlements like Arkins and Masonville sit near the mouth of the canyons. The presence of the Plaster Mill and the Filter Bed near the river reflects the early development of local resources and public utilities during this era of rapid growth.