1970s Maps of Adams County, Colorado

Explore 10 historic maps of Adams County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Adams County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Adams County, CO maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Hudson, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Hudson, 1972 Print
    1971 Hudson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Brighton, Fort Lupton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1972 Map of Long Branch
    1972 Map of Long Branch
    1972 Long Branch
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Aurora, Commerce City, and other nearby areas

  3. 1973 Map of Potty Brown Creek, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Potty Brown Creek, 1976 Print
    1973 Potty Brown Creek
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas

  4. 1973 Map of Shamrock, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Shamrock, 1976 Print
    1973 Shamrock
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Shamrock, United States, and other nearby areas

  5. 1973 Map of Last Chance NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Last Chance NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Last Chance NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Arapahoe County, Washington County, and other nearby areas

  6. 1973 Map of Woodrow NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Woodrow NW, 1976 Print
    1973 Woodrow NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Washington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 1973 Map of Cottonwood Valley North, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cottonwood Valley North, 1976 Print
    1973 Cottonwood Valley North
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Arapahoe County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1973 Map of Wetzel Creek, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Wetzel Creek, 1976 Print
    1973 Wetzel Creek
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Washington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 1973 Map of Shamrock SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Shamrock SE, 1977 Print
    1973 Shamrock SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas

  10. 1973 Map of Poison Springs, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Poison Springs, 1977 Print
    1973 Poison Springs
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas

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