Historical Maps of La Plata County, Colorado

What stories do these 267 old maps tell about La Plata County's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

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La Plata County, CO maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Chaco
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  2. 1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Chaco
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  3. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1896 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1896 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  4. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1902 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1902 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  5. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1905 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  6. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1911 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1911 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  7. 1895 Map of La Plata, 1966 Print
    1895 Map of La Plata, 1966 Print
    1895 La Plata
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including Montezuma County, and others.

  8. 1897 Map of La Plata
    1897 Map of La Plata
    1897 La Plata
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including Montezuma County, and others.

  9. 1897 Map of Rico
    1897 Map of Rico
    1897 Rico
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and others.

  10. 1898 Map of Durango
    1898 Map of Durango
    1898 Durango
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata County, including Durango, and others.

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