1980s Maps of Archuleta County, Colorado

Explore 25 historic maps of Archuleta County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Archuleta County, CO maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Navajo Reservoir, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Navajo Reservoir, 1981 Print
    1980 Navajo Reservoir
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high desert and river valleys of Rio Arriba and San Juan counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Aztec and Bloomfield or locate family sites along Gubernador Canyon and the Animas River.

  2. 1981 Map of Chama, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chama, 1982 Print
    1981 Chama
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's high-country rail corridors and historic land grants are mapped here as they appeared in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace traditional settlements like Los Ojos and Tierra Amarilla or follow the narrow-gauge Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

  3. 1983 Map of Dulce
    1983 Map of Dulce
    1983 Dulce
    1983 Print · USGS
    Dulce and the Jicarilla Apache lands are documented here during the early eighties, showcasing a landscape shaped by tribal history and mountain terrain. Researchers can locate the Old RR Grade, the settlement of Lumberton, and landmarks like Dulce Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1983 Map of Monero
    1983 Map of Monero
    1983 Monero
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high mesa country along the New Mexico-Colorado border is captured here in the early 1980s, shortly after the field checks of the late seventies. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Tierra Amarilla Grant and locate landmarks like Crowley Reservoir, Mesa Diamante, and Monero Mountain.

  5. 1983 Map of West Fork Rio Brazos
    1983 Map of West Fork Rio Brazos
    1983 West Fork Rio Brazos
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high country of the New Mexico-Colorado border comes into focus in this early 1980s study of the Tierra Amarilla region. Trace the winding path of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR past Osier Mesa and the headwaters of the West Fork Rio Brazos.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1983 Map of Durango
    1983 Map of Durango
    1983 Durango
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Colorado at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape where high-mountain wilderness meets the agricultural plateaus of the Southern Ute. Genealogists and historians can trace the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or locate sites like Southern Ute Agency and Pagosa Junction.

  7. 1983 Map of Chama
    1983 Map of Chama
    1983 Chama
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the high mountain valley surrounding Chama remained a landscape of deep river canyons and historic land grants. Researchers can trace the rugged terrain of the Tierra Amarilla Grant and locate features like Lobato and Rabbit Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of Chromo Mountain
    1983 Map of Chromo Mountain
    1983 Chromo Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    High-altitude borderlands in the early 1980s show a landscape shaped by historical transit and modern water management. Trace the path of the Old RR Grade and the Azotea Tunnel near the Tierra Amarilla Grant.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Chama Peak
    1984 Map of Chama Peak
    1984 Chama Peak
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains dominate this 1980s survey of the Continental Divide along the Colorado-Archuleta border. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Oil Field at Gramps or the water diversion paths near the Oso Diversion Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1984 Map of Blackhead Peak
    1984 Map of Blackhead Peak
    1984 Blackhead Peak
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early eighties is captured here through its network of remote trails and peaks. Hikers and researchers can trace old routes like the Pack Trail past Quartz Lake or identify landmarks such as The Needles and Blanco Basin.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1984 Map of Chromo
    1984 Map of Chromo
    1984 Chromo
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Navajo River valley in the early eighties shows a high-altitude ranching landscape defined by complex irrigation and early energy exploration. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named water rights like Elmer Ditch or Shahan Ditch and locate landmarks near Chromo.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Harris Lake
    1984 Map of Harris Lake
    1984 Harris Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Archuleta County in the 1980s was a landscape of high-country water engineering and pristine wilderness. Trace the remote network of Pack Trails leading to Harris Lake or locate infrastructure like the Blanco Tunnel.

  13. 1984 Map of Pagosa Junction
    1984 Map of Pagosa Junction
    1984 Pagosa Junction
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-New Mexico borderlands in the mid-1980s reveal a landscape of reservation boundaries and river-cut canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Grade along the San Juan River and find markers for Pagosa Junction and Monte Camado.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1984 Map of Wolf Creek Pass
    1984 Map of Wolf Creek Pass
    1984 Wolf Creek Pass
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Continental Divide dominated this high-country landscape in the 1980s, where ski runs and wilderness areas converge. You can trace the Continental Divide Pack Trail past landmarks like Treasure Falls and the Lobo Overlook.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Edith
    1984 Map of Edith
    1984 Edith
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-New Mexico borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the Navajo River and the high country of the San Juan National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace an Old Railroad Grade near Edith and locate early water works like the Shahan Ditch.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1984 Map of Victoria Lake
    1984 Map of Victoria Lake
    1984 Victoria Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    High alpine basins along the Continental Divide define this wilderness area in the mid-1980s. Hikers and historians can trace pack trails past remote landmarks like Victoria Lake, Grams Peak, and the Tierra Amarilla Grant Boundary.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1984 Map of Trujillo
    1984 Map of Trujillo
    1984 Trujillo
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-New Mexico borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s as the river valleys of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation are mapped in detail. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Trujillo, find family burial sites at the local Cem, and locate early infrastructure like the Virginia Ditch and Trujillo Road.

  18. 1984 Map of Archuleta Creek
    1984 Map of Archuleta Creek
    1984 Archuleta Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high mountain wilderness of Archuleta County is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-elevation divide where two counties meet. Backpackers and historians can trace the paths of several Pack Trails to remote basins like Chama Lake, Mystery Lake, and Crater Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1984 Map of Oak Brush Hill
    1984 Map of Oak Brush Hill
    1984 Oak Brush Hill
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Southern Ute Reservation and San Juan National Forest meet in this 1980s study of the high mesas and river canyons. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate landmarks like Echo Canyon Reservoir and Oak Brush Hill.

  20. 1984 Map of Serviceberry Mountain
    1984 Map of Serviceberry Mountain
    1984 Serviceberry Mountain
    1984 Print · USGS
    Archuleta County land is characterized by high peaks and strategic water management in the mid-1980s. Trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and explore local landmarks like Turkey Mountain, the Lookout Tower, and Spiler Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1984 Map of Elephant Head Rock
    1984 Map of Elephant Head Rock
    1984 Elephant Head Rock
    1984 Print · USGS
    Archuleta County's high wilderness is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the remote terrain of the Chalk Mountains and the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace old routes like the Pack Trail to remote landmarks such as Elephant Head Rock, Bond House, and Opal Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1984 Map of Saddle Mountain
    1984 Map of Saddle Mountain
    1984 Saddle Mountain
    1984 Print · USGS
    High in the San Juan Mountains during the 1980s, this area shows a landscape defined by wilderness protection and high-country recreation. Trace family history at Mc Coy Cem or explore the drainage of the West Fork San Juan River near Blacks Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1984 Map of Lonetree Canyon
    1984 Map of Lonetree Canyon
    1984 Lonetree Canyon
    1984 Print · USGS
    Archuleta County's high-country canyons and reservation lands are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the Piedra Stock Trail and locate the settlement of Altura near the Southern Ute Indian Reservation boundary.

  24. 1984 Map of Jackson Mountain
    1984 Map of Jackson Mountain
    1984 Jackson Mountain
    1984 Print · USGS
    The mountain landscape surrounding Pagosa Springs comes into focus during the mid-eighties as a hub of forest management and river valley life. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Rodeo Ground, the Guard Sta, and family-named features such as Jackson Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1985 Map of Antonito
    1985 Map of Antonito
    1985 Antonito
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Colorado and New Mexico borderlands come into focus during the mid-eighties as the high peaks of the San Juans meet the San Luis Valley. Trace the winding Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad or locate historical mining sites like the Black Diamond Mine and Summitville.
    2 unique versions available

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