Loading map...

1950 Map of Milliken

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Milliken
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Fort St Vrain (Ruins) sits near the confluence of the South Platte River and the Big Thompson River, marking a site of early frontier history in Weld County. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation, featuring the Godfrey Ditch, Pacific Ditch, and Western Mutual Ditch. These waterways supported the agricultural expansion surrounding the rail-focused settlements of Milliken and Gilcrest.

The presence of the Union Pacific and Great Western railroads, including the distinct Great Western Beeline, underscores the importance of sugar beet transport and regional commerce during this era. Rural education is anchored by Fairview School and Daniels Sch, while small stops like Adna, Dent, and Houston reflect the era's dense network of siding-based communities. High-ground features like the Mound contrast with the riparian lowlands of Wildcat Creek, illustrating the transition from river bottom to the high plains.