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1950s Maps of Adams County, Colorado

Explore 50 historic maps of Adams County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Adams County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Adams County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Adams County, CO maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Frederick
    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.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Derby
    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.
  7. 1950 Map of Englewood
    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.
  10. 1950 Map of Arvada
    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.
  13. 1950 Map of Fort Lupton
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of South Roggen, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of South Roggen, 1952 Print
    1950 South Roggen
    1952 Print · USGS
    This mid-century survey of the Colorado plains near the Weld-Adams county line documents a rural landscape transitioning into the modern era. Researchers can trace the path of the Henrylyn Canal and locate the Television Relay Station or the settlement at South Roggen.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Wiggins SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Wiggins SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Wiggins SW
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high plains of Weld and Morgan counties are captured here in the mid-century, defined by vital water infrastructure and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of the Kiowa School and the path of the Gaynor Nile Ditch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Keenesburg, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Keenesburg, 1958 Print
    1950 Keenesburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Weld County come alive in this mid-century survey of the irrigation networks and rail lines that sustained the local economy. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Lott Reservoir, Banner Lakes, and the railroad siding at Keenesburg.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Prospect Valley, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Prospect Valley, 1965 Print
    1950 Prospect Valley
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high plains of the early 1950s come into focus through this detailed view of the Prospect Valley irrigation and rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early township layout through family landmarks like Krauss and Sloan, or locate the site of the Prospect Valley School.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of Roper School, 1972 Print
    1950 Map of Roper School, 1972 Print
    1950 Roper School
    1972 Print · USGS
    Adams County ranching country is captured here during the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by water rights and rural education. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Roper School and trace the drainage of Kiowa Creek and Comanche Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of Hoyt, 1972 Print
    1950 Map of Hoyt, 1972 Print
    1950 Hoyt
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high plains on the Morgan and Adams county line are captured here at mid-century, defined by scattered ranching outposts and new federal infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Hoyt Cemetery, the settlement of Hoyt, and the Long Meadow Community Center.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Keenesburg
    1951 Map of Keenesburg
    1951 Keenesburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    Surrounding Keenesburg in the early fifties, this survey captures the critical irrigation network of the High Plains. Trace the development of local agriculture along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line and Horse Creek Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Prospect Valley
    1951 Map of Prospect Valley
    1951 Prospect Valley
    1951 Print · USGS
    Weld County agriculture and irrigation systems are in full view in the early fifties. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family-named sites like Krauss and Johnson or trace water rights via the Henrylyn Canal and Lord Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Hoyt
    1951 Map of Hoyt
    1951 Hoyt
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Morgan and Adams County border area is captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape at the intersection of prairie life and federal utility growth. Researchers can locate the Hoyt Cemetery, the Long Meadow Community Center, and the specialized USGS Testing and Recording Station.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Roper School
    1951 Map of Roper School
    1951 Roper School
    1951 Print · USGS
    The eastern Colorado plains come into focus in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by water and wind. Researchers can trace the drainage of Kiowa Creek and locate local landmarks like Roper School and various Windmill sites.
  46. 1951 Map of Hudson
    1951 Map of Hudson
    1951 Hudson
    1951 Print · USGS
    Agricultural growth and rail transport define Hudson and Tonville in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Mountain View Cem, Henry Lake Reservoir, and the Burlington Ditch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of Living Springs, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Living Springs, 1952 Print
    1951 Living Springs
    1952 Print · USGS
    Eastern Adams County ranching lands are captured in the early fifties before the expansion of suburban Denver. Researchers can trace the Henrylyn Canal (Abandoned) and locate landmarks like Living Springs Ranch and the CAA Beacon.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Leader NW, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Leader NW, 1952 Print
    1951 Leader NW
    1952 Print · USGS
    Adams County in the early fifties was a landscape of remote schoolhouses and winding creek beds during the Missouri River Basin development. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Valley Center School, the small Cem, and the site of Coal Mines.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Leader SE, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Leader SE, 1953 Print
    1951 Leader SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Adams County are captured here in the early fifties, a time when family ranching relied on scattered water sources. Researchers can locate the Woolsey Cem, trace the drainage of Muddy Creek, and find the Busy Bee School (Aband).
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1951 Map of Manila, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Manila, 1953 Print
    1951 Manila
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high plains of the early 1950s are captured here as a landscape of remote ranching and early aviation. Researchers can trace the path of the UNION PACIFIC through Manila or locate the site of the old CAA Beam Transmitter.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1951 Map of Leader, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Leader, 1953 Print
    1951 Leader
    1953 Print · USGS
    Eastern Adams County was a landscape of remote prairie schools and ambitious irrigation projects during the early 1950s. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Leader through landmarks like Plainview Sch, Leader Community Hall, and the Moore School.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1952 Map of Horse Creek, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Horse Creek, 1953 Print
    1952 Horse Creek
    1953 Print · USGS
    Adams County ranching and water management define this mid-century prairie landscape just as the Missouri River Basin development was taking shape. Researchers can trace rural life through the locations of the Whittier School, Horse Creek Reservoir, and numerous Windmill sites.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1952 Map of Leader SW, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Leader SW, 1953 Print
    1952 Leader SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Adams County ranching and water management are frozen in time during the early fifties as part of the Missouri River Basin development. Researchers can trace family ranch lands such as Munson Ranch and locate the former sites of Hopewell School (Aban'd) and the Opportunity School (Aban'd).
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during a decade of post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate the State Capitol, and explore historic mountain mining hubs like Central City.
    6 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Limon
    1954 Map of Limon
    1954 Limon
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Colorado plains and the Kansas borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-and-road corridor through Limon. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific line through Burlington and find remote outposts like Arickaree and Anton.
    4 unique versions available
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