1962 Map of Masonville

About this map

The small settlement of Masonville serves as the focal point for this Larimer County landscape, where the high plains meet the eastern foothills of the Rockies. Life in the early 1960s centered around the Masonville Post Office and the Buckhorn Community Ch, while the Big Thompson Sch anchored the community further south. The map documents an intricate water management system essential for local agriculture and municipal needs, featuring the Big Thompson River winding through the dramatic canyon of The Narrows. Numerous irrigation works, including the Louden Ditch and the Charles Hansen Feeder Canal, trace the contours of the land.