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1950s Maps of Aurora, Colorado

Explore 15 historic maps of Aurora 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 Aurora's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Aurora's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Aurora, CO maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1957 Map of Sable, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Sable, 1958 Print
    1957 Sable
    1958 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Denver and Aurora are captured in the late 1950s during a period of significant military and aviation growth. Researchers can trace the massive Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the sprawl of Fitzsimons Army Hospital, and the early layout of Stapleton Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Derby, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Derby, 1958 Print
    1957 Derby
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Denver during the late fifties, this area was a bustling hub of rail transport, aviation, and emerging suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Thornton or locate family plots in Riverside Cemetery and Rose Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1957 Map of Box Elder School, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Box Elder School, 1958 Print
    1957 Box Elder School
    1958 Print · USGS
    Adams County’s high plains are captured here in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by ranching and early energy exploration. Researchers can find old schoolhouses like Box Elder Sch, the Sky Ranch Airport, and an Abandoned Canal crossing the prairie.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 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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