1956 Map of Peoria

About this map

Peoria sits at the intersection of high plains agriculture and rail transportation, centered on the Union Pacific line as it cuts diagonally through the Arapahoe and Adams county border. The landscape is defined by the braided drainage systems of Middle Bijou Creek and East Bijou Creek, where a series of levees have been constructed to manage the intermittent flows through the valley. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural infrastructure of the era, from a Truck Inspection Station along the northern highway to scattered Gravel Pits and numerous water wells. The terrain is deeply incised by local drainages such as Lone Tree Gulch, Cabin Gulch, and First Creek, showcasing the complex topography of the Colorado eastern plains before the expansion of modern highway networks.