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1950s Maps of Arapahoe County, Colorado

Explore 21 historic maps of Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Arapahoe County, CO maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1954 Map of Watkins, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Watkins, 1956 Print
    1954 Watkins
    1956 Print · USGS
    Arapahoe County in the mid-1950s is shown here as a landscape transitioning between agricultural roots and Cold War military activity. Researchers can locate the historic Watkins townsite, the Union Pacific rail line, and the expansive Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Strasburg NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Strasburg NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Strasburg NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Arapahoe and Adams counties in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of military aviation and prairie infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range or locate the historic Old Victory Highway.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Watkins SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Watkins SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Watkins SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Arapahoe and Elbert county line in the mid-1950s was a site of significant military operations and shifting rural life. Genealogists and historians can trace the Military Reservation Boundary and find the site of the Sehley Sch (Aban'd) near Box Elder Creek.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Strasburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Strasburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Strasburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Strasburg on the Colorado High Plains is captured here as a vital stop along the Union Pacific railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's development through its agricultural Elevators, Gas Tanks, and rural utilities like the Pipeline.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Peoria, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Peoria, 1957 Print
    1956 Peoria
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural crossing at Peoria is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital intersection of prairie ranching and heavy infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail line and locate industrial markers like the Truck Inspection Station and several early wells.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Byers, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Byers, 1958 Print
    1956 Byers
    1958 Print · USGS
    Byers is captured here in the mid-1950s as a vital railroad town on the high plains of Arapahoe County. Family historians and researchers can locate the local Cem, the Bellview Sch, and early water infrastructure like the Hopewell Ditch.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Denver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here during a mid-century period of intense military and urban expansion. Trace the footprints of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the early United States Air Force Academy, and the Lowry AF Base.
  31. 1957 Map of Limon
    1957 Map of Limon
    1957 Limon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas come alive in the mid-1950s, showing the vital rail-and-road connections of the era. You can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through towns like Limon, Stratton, and Burlington or find the early footprint of Bonny Reservoir.
  34. 1957 Map of Parker, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Parker, 1958 Print
    1957 Parker
    1958 Print · USGS
    Parker and the surrounding Douglas County ranch lands are caught in a moment of early development during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Parker townsite, the Cemetery, and early infrastructure like the Aurora Water Supply.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Fort Logan, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Fort Logan, 1958 Print
    1957 Fort Logan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver's southwestern suburbs were in a period of significant postwar growth during the late fifties, blending military grounds with new residential tracts. Local historians can trace the footprints of the Fort Logan Military Reservation, the campus of Loretto Heights College, and the sprawling Federal Center.
  40. 1957 Map of Coal Creek, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Coal Creek, 1958 Print
    1957 Coal Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    East of Denver in the late fifties, this area was a strategic hub of military aviation and High Plains ranching. Trace the early boundaries of the Naval Air Station (Buckley Field) and locate local landmarks like Coal Creek Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Highlands Ranch, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Highlands Ranch, 1958 Print
    1957 Highlands Ranch
    1958 Print · USGS
    Douglas and Arapahoe counties are shown here in the late fifties as the area south of Denver began its suburban transition. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Greenwood Village, the footprint of Cheese Ranch, and the early site of Bar None Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Fitzsimons, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Fitzsimons, 1958 Print
    1957 Fitzsimons
    1958 Print · USGS
    Aurora and eastern Arapahoe County are captured here during a mid-century era of rapid growth and military activity. Researchers can find specific local landmarks like Mount Nebo Cem, Fitzsimons Army Hospital, and the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Littleton, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Littleton, 1958 Print
    1957 Littleton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Littleton and the South Platte River valley are shown in the late fifties as suburban growth begins to overtake older ranch lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Littleton, find the Centennial Racetrack, and locate rural settlements like Acequia and Riverside.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1957 Englewood
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and Englewood are seen during a period of intense mid-century expansion, from the downtown state buildings to the nascent suburbs. Researchers can locate vanished institutions and early aviation sites like Lowry Air Force Base and Stapleton Field Municipal Airport.
  55. 1957 Map of Piney Creek, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Piney Creek, 1958 Print
    1957 Piney Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high plains southeast of Denver appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range. Researchers can trace the historic Smoky Hill Road and locate a rural Cem near Sulphur Gulch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Limon
    1958 Map of Limon
    1958 Limon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado and the Kansas border meet in this late-fifties study of High Plains rail and river systems. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through Limon and Burlington, or locate the Bonny Dam and Bonny Reservoir.
  61. 1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Denver
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during the mid-century suburban boom. Trace the footprints of military installations like Buckley Air Force Base alongside the established rail networks of the Colorado & Southern Ry.
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