1950s Maps of Colorado

1. 1950 Map of Horse Range Mesa

   

   1950 Horse Range Mesa

   1950 Print · USGS

   San Miguel County mining operations are captured here at the dawn of the nuclear age. Researchers can trace numerous uranium and radium claims like Veta Mad Mine and the Charles T Mines near the settlement of Slick Rock.

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4. 1950 Map of Frederick

   

   1950 Frederick

   1950 Print · USGS

   The coal-rich corridor of Weld County is caught in a moment of industrial transition during the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining family hubs of Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono, alongside local schools like Mount View School and the Shamrock Mine.

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7. 1950 Map of Manitou

   

   1950 Manitou

   1950 Print · USGS

   The foothills of the Rampart Range come alive in this mid-century survey of the mountain rail systems and canyon retreats west of Colorado Springs. Researchers can trace the steep Inclined Railway, locate the Helen Hunt Jackson Cemetery, and find vanished stops like Minnehaha along the cog railway.

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10. 1950 Map of Derby

    

    1950 Derby

    1950 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of Denver and Adams County are captured here at mid-century as industry and rail lines shaped the river valley. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Adams City, the Stockyards, and family history at Riverside Cemetery or Rose Hill Cem.

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13. 1950 Map of Cascade

    

    1950 Cascade

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Rampart Range foothills during the mid-twentieth century show a landscape of mountain health retreats and early tourism. Genealogists can trace families near Chipita Park, Glen Eyrie, and the Holy Rosary Chapel.

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16. 1950 Map of Englewood

    

    1950 Englewood

    1950 Print · USGS

    Denver and Englewood are seen during a period of rapid post-war expansion, blending urban civic centers with emerging suburban country clubs. Researchers can trace historic burial sites at Fairmount Cemetery or locate the settlement of Sullivan near the Highline Canal.

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19. 1950 Map of Juanita Arch

    

    1950 Juanita Arch

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mesa County is shown at the height of the uranium boom in the early fifties, where the Dolores River carves through massive mesas. Researchers can trace early mining activity at the Maverick Mines or locate the natural Juanita Arch.

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22. 1950 Map of Greeley

    

    1950 Greeley

    1950 Print · USGS

    Greeley and Evans thrive at the mid-century confluence of the Cache La Poudre and South Platte Rivers. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and landmarks like the Spanish Colony, Linn Grove Cemetery, and the Union Pacific rail network.

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25. 1950 Map of Elsmere

    

    1950 Elsmere

    1950 Print · USGS

    El Paso County at the dawn of the 1950s shows an area transitioning through military aviation and ranching. Trace the early layout of Peterson Field or find local landmarks like Pikes Peak Speedway and the settlement of Elsmere.

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28. 1950 Map of Gowanda

    

    1950 Gowanda

    1950 Print · USGS

    Weld County farming and rail communities thrive along the river bottom in the years following the war. Researchers can locate the Pearl Howlett School, trace the Great Western tracks, and identify family landmarks like the Rinn Valley Grange.

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31. 1950 Map of Hamm Canyon

    

    1950 Hamm Canyon

    1950 Print · USGS

    San Miguel County saw a surge in uranium prospecting at mid-century, as shown in this detailed 1950 survey. Researchers can trace early mining access near Mexico Mines and Lookout Mine or follow the winding course of the Dolores River through Hamm Canyon.

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34. 1950 Map of Platteville

    

    1950 Platteville

    1950 Print · USGS

    The South Platte River valley in the mid-twentieth century shows an intensive irrigation landscape supporting the agricultural community of Platteville. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Union Pacific rail line and locate the Site of Old Fort Vasquez or the St Francis Cemetery.

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37. 1950 Map of Calamity Mesa

    

    1950 Calamity Mesa

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mesa County mining operations are shown in detail during the early Cold War uranium boom. Researchers can trace the rugged access roads leading to Calamity Camp and Outlaw Camp or locate the Hidden Treasure Mine.

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40. 1950 Map of Fountain

    

    1950 Fountain

    1950 Print · USGS

    El Paso County at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape of strategic rail lines and expanding irrigation. Genealogy researchers can trace family landmarks like Fairview Cemetery and the original sites of Widefield School and Fountain Valley School.

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43. 1950 Map of Joe Davis Hill

    

    1950 Joe Davis Hill

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Colorado mining frontier of the late 1940s comes alive in this survey of the high plateaus along the Dolores River. Local historians and researchers can trace uranium-era claims like the Sarah Ellen Mine and remote outposts such as Spud Patch Camp.

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46. 1950 Map of Egnar

    

    1950 Egnar

    1950 Print · USGS

    Southwest Colorado mining and ranching take center stage at the turn of the fifties on the San Miguel County line. Genealogists and industrial historians can locate specific operations like the Golden Rod Mines, Effie B Mine, and the Egnar School.

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49. 1950 Map of Arvada

    

    1950 Arvada

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Jefferson County comes to life as Denver’s western edge begins its suburban transformation from a landscape of irrigation ditches and small farms. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Arvada, Wheatridge, and local landmarks like the Crown Hill Cemetery and Regis College.

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52. 1950 Map of Anderson Mesa

    

    1950 Anderson Mesa

    1950 Print · USGS

    Montrose and San Miguel Counties are shown at the height of post-war mineral exploration in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace early mining operations like Morning Star Mine and The Raven Mine near the loops of Dolores River.

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55. 1950 Map of Fountain NE

    

    1950 Fountain NE

    1950 Print · USGS

    El Paso County ranch lands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by water and wide-open range. Researchers can trace early family holdings like Slate Ranch and Kane Ranch or locate historical water infrastructure like the Bailey Windmill.

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58. 1950 Map of Falcon NW

    

    1950 Falcon NW

    1950 Print · USGS

    El Paso County ranching culture is frozen in time here during the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by large family estates and high-plains drainages. Genealogists can locate named landmarks like Wolf Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch or trace the early course of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.

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61. 1950 Map of Fort Lupton

    

    1950 Fort Lupton

    1950 Print · USGS

    Fort Lupton and the South Platte River valley are captured in detail during the post-war era, showing a landscape shaped by rail and irrigation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hillside Cemetery, Porter Sch, and the small settlement of Wattenberg.

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64. 1950 Map of Pine Mountain

    

    1950 Pine Mountain

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mesa County was a hub of resource mapping and forestry in the early postwar era. You can trace the steep routes of the Snowshoe Trail and Basin Trail as they navigate from Pine Mountain down into Yellowjacket Canyon.

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67. 1950 Map of Atkinson Creek

    

    1950 Atkinson Creek

    1950 Print · USGS

    The San Miguel River valley and surrounding mesas are captured here during the mid-century mining boom. Local history researchers can trace the roads leading to the Wright Mine or locate early ranching landmarks like Spring Creek Ranch and Hog Park.

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70. 1950 Map of Windsor

    

    1950 Windsor

    1950 Print · USGS

    Windsor and the surrounding plains of Weld and Larimer Counties appear here in the mid-twentieth century as a thriving agricultural and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the layout of small rail stops like Kelim and Officer or locate rural landmarks like Oklahoma School and Jeffers Sch.

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73. 1950 Map of Red Canyon

    

    1950 Red Canyon

    1950 Print · USGS

    Canyon country at the Mesa and Montrose County line comes into focus in 1950 as postwar mineral exploration intensified. Local historians and mineral enthusiasts can locate the North Star Mine, Club Ranch, and several inactive placer mines along the Dolores River.

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