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1950 Map of Niwot

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Niwot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The settlement of Valmont and the surrounding Boulder Valley landscape appear here at the start of the 1950s, defined by a complex web of agricultural irrigation and industrial development. The Colorado White Rock and North Boulder Farmers Ditch and numerous other waterways like the Mc Ginn Ditch illustrate the engineered hydraulic network that supported local farming. Near the Valmont Butte, industrial sites such as the Fluorspar Mill, a Brickyard, and a Power Plant highlight the area's mid-century economic activities.

Rail transport is central to the area's layout, with the Union Pacific and the (Burlington Route) connecting small hubs. Rural education is well-represented through numerous local institutions including the Batchelder School, White Rock School, and Davidson School. The terrain is punctuated by landmarks such as Haystack Mountain and Table Mountain, providing a detailed look at the topography north of Boulder before significant suburban expansion.