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1960 Map of Southeast Pueblo

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Southeast Pueblo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The industrial and residential growth of Pueblo stretches southeastward in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by water management and transportation. The Bessemer Ditch and various siphons cut across the terrain, illustrating the critical infrastructure required for agriculture and industry in this arid region. Residential pockets like Salt Creek, Blende, and Lombard Village are interspersed with numerous local institutions, including Fulton Heights Sch and St Mary Corwin Hospital.

To the south, the terrain becomes more varied as the St Charles River meanders through the Nolan area. Evident throughout the sheet is the region's railroad history, with the Denver and Rio Grande Western and Colorado and Southern tracks running alongside an Old RR Grade. This combination of active rail lines and abandoned grades provides a clear view of how transit patterns evolved to serve the local workforce and the distant settlement of Lime.