1960 Map of Southeast Pueblo

About this map

Industrial and residential expansion defines the southeastern edge of Pueblo during this mid-century period. The landscape is heavily influenced by the rail corridor of the Denver and Rio Grande Western and Colorado and Southern, alongside significant infrastructure projects like the Bessemer Ditch and the Salt Creek Aqueduct. The map documents a transition from the dense urban grid near St Mary Corwin Hospital to smaller outlying settlements such as Blende and Lombard Village.