Historical Maps of La Plata County, Colorado

What stories do these 265 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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Begin your journey into La Plata County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


La Plata County, CO maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Chaco
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Farmington, Shiprock Agency, and other nearby areas

  2. 1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Chaco
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Farmington, Shiprock Agency, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1896 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1896 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Farmington, Shiprock Agency, and other nearby areas

  4. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1902 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1902 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Farmington, Shiprock Agency, and other nearby areas

  5. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1905 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Farmington, Shiprock Agency, and other nearby areas

  6. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1911 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1911 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Farmington, Shiprock Agency, and other nearby areas

  7. 1895 Map of La Plata, 1966 Print
    1895 Map of La Plata, 1966 Print
    1895 La Plata
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including La Plata, Mayday, and other nearby areas

  8. 1897 Map of La Plata
    1897 Map of La Plata
    1897 La Plata
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including La Plata, Mayday, and other nearby areas

  9. 1897 Map of Rico
    1897 Map of Rico
    1897 Rico
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  10. 1898 Map of Durango
    1898 Map of Durango
    1898 Durango
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Durango, Rockwood, and other nearby areas

  11. 1898 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1955 Print
    1898 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1955 Print
    1898 Engineer Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Cascade, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  12. 1898 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1955 Print
    1898 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1955 Print
    1898 Engineer Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Cascade, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  13. 1898 Map of Rico, 1957 Print
    1898 Map of Rico, 1957 Print
    1898 Rico
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  14. 1898 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1963 Print
    1898 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1963 Print
    1898 Engineer Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Cascade, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  15. 1899 Map of La Plata
    1899 Map of La Plata
    1899 La Plata
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including La Plata, Mayday, and other nearby areas

  16. 1899 Map of Rico
    1899 Map of Rico
    1899 Rico
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  17. 1899 Map of Rico, 1905 Print
    1899 Map of Rico, 1905 Print
    1899 Rico
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  18. 1899 Map of Rico, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Rico, 1910 Print
    1899 Rico
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  19. 1899 Map of Rico, 1939 Print
    1899 Map of Rico, 1939 Print
    1899 Rico
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  20. 1899 Map of Rico, 1951 Print
    1899 Map of Rico, 1951 Print
    1899 Rico
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Rico, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  21. 1900 Map of Engineer Mountain
    1900 Map of Engineer Mountain
    1900 Engineer Mountain
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Cascade, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  22. 1900 Map of Needle Mountains, 1955 Print
    1900 Map of Needle Mountains, 1955 Print
    1900 Needle Mountains
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Needleton, San Juan County, and other nearby areas

  23. 1900 Map of Needle Mountains, 1965 Print
    1900 Map of Needle Mountains, 1965 Print
    1900 Needle Mountains
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Needleton, San Juan County, and other nearby areas

  24. 1900 Map of Needle Mountains, 1969 Print
    1900 Map of Needle Mountains, 1969 Print
    1900 Needle Mountains
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Needleton, San Juan County, and other nearby areas

  25. 1902 Map of Needle Mountains
    1902 Map of Needle Mountains
    1902 Needle Mountains
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers La Plata County, including Needleton, San Juan County, and other nearby areas

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