1956 Map of Peoria

About this map

Peoria serves as the primary focal point on the western edge of this High Plains landscape, situated along the vital transport artery of the Union Pacific railroad. The terrain is defined by the braided drainage patterns of East Bijou Creek and Middle Bijou Creek, which cut through the rolling country of Arapahoe and Adams counties. Evidence of mid-century infrastructure is found in the northern reaches, where a Truck Inspection Station sits near the county line, while a Pipeline and multiple Levees suggest active water and resource management. Beyond the tracks, the land is etched by numerous watercourses including Rattlesnake Creek, Lone Tree Gulch, and Cabin Gulch. This 1956 survey, compiled in part from 1950 aerial photography, captures the rural character of the region before significant suburban expansion, highlighting the sparse but critical network of rural roads and early industrial markers like the local Gravel Pit.