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1960s Maps of Aurora, Colorado

Explore 9 historic maps of Aurora from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Aurora, CO maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Denver
    1960 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here at a pivotal moment of postwar expansion into the plains and foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate historic institutional landmarks like Buckley Field and the Colorado School of Mines.
  4. 1965 Map of Fitzsimons, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Fitzsimons, 1966 Print
    1965 Fitzsimons
    1966 Print · USGS
    Aurora and East Denver are captured during a period of intense mid-century growth, as military installations and suburban neighborhoods began to transform the plains. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of local landmarks like Fitzsimons General Hospital, Highline Canal, and Meadow Hills Country Club.
    8 unique versions available
  7. 1965 Map of Sable, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Sable, 1966 Print
    1965 Sable
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Adams County shows the rapid eastward growth of Denver and Aurora as suburban neighborhoods meet massive federal installations. Trace the boundaries of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and locate vanished landmarks like Sable and the Sky Ranch Airport.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1965 Map of Englewood, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Englewood, 1967 Print
    1965 Englewood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Denver and Englewood are shown during a period of rapid suburban maturation in the mid-sixties. Local researchers can trace the development of Lowry Air Force Base, the historic Fairmount Cemetery, and the urban sprawl surrounding the University of Denver.
    9 unique versions available
  13. 1965 Map of Parker, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Parker, 1967 Print
    1965 Parker
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Douglas and Arapahoe county line area in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of rural gulches transitioning toward suburban development. Researchers can trace the early layout of Grandview Estates, the Lewis Cem, and the massive Cherry Creek Reservoir.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1965 Map of Commerce City, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Commerce City, 1967 Print
    1965 Commerce City
    1967 Print · USGS
    North Denver and its neighboring industrial suburbs come alive in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by rail yards and aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace families near the Denver Union Stockyards, Riverside Cemetery, and schools like Clayton College for Boys.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of Coal Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Coal Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Coal Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    Arapahoe County land east of Aurora is captured here in the mid-1960s as suburban expansion began to reach the prairie. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Buckley Air National Guard Base and the now-defunct East Colfax Airpark.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1966 Map of Box Elder School, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Box Elder School, 1967 Print
    1966 Box Elder School
    1967 Print · USGS
    Adams County land was still defined by its creek beds and rural schoolhouses during the mid-sixties. Local researchers can trace family roots near Box Elder Sch or locate early landmarks like Sky Ranch Airport and the Union Pacific line.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1966 Map of Piney Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Piney Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Piney Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    Arapahoe County underwent significant infrastructure planning in the mid-1960s as high plains ranching began to meet modern utility needs. Researchers can trace the Military Reservation, an old Cem, and the route of Smoky Hill Road.
    6 unique versions available
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