1960 Map of Wellington

About this map

Agricultural irrigation networks and rural crossroads dominate this 1960 landscape north of Fort Collins. The Poudre Valley is defined by a sophisticated system of water management, evidenced by the Poudre Valley Canal, the Larimer County Canal, and a vast sequence of numbered catchments like Bee Lake Reservoir No 5 and Rocky Ridge Lake Reservoir No 1. These water sources supported the development of small communities and transit points such as Waverly and Meyers Corner. The rail infrastructure is particularly dense for the era, with the Union Pacific and Colorado and Southern lines facilitating movement through Wellington and the Wellington Siding. Local educational roots are preserved through the locations of the Rocky Ridge Sch and Dist No 35 Sch, providing specific touchpoints for genealogical research in this portion of Larimer County.