Old Maps of Aurora, Colorado for Academic Research

1. 1890 Map of East Denver

   

   1890 East Denver

   1890 Print · USGS

   Denver and the surrounding plains are captured in the late frontier era as a complex web of irrigation canals and iron rails. Researchers can trace early water systems like the High Line Ditch or locate early settlements such as Parker's and Scranton.

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4. 1935 Map of East Denver Nos. 3 and 4

   

   1935 East Denver Nos. 3 and 4

   1935 Print · USGS

   Southeast Denver and the surrounding High Plains are captured here in the mid-1930s as residential growth began to push into Douglas County. Researchers can locate early landmarks like Fairmount Cemetery, the settlement of Sullivan, and the Melvin Sch.

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7. 1938 Map of Derby, 1955 Print

   

   1938 Derby

   1955 Print · USGS

   The industrial and aviation landscape north of Denver is captured here during the late Depression era, showing a transition from dense urban rail hubs to irrigated farmland. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Stockyards, the Riverside Cemetery, and early runways at the Municipal Airport.

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10. 1938 Map of Long Branch, 1957 Print

    

    1938 Long Branch

    1957 Print · USGS

    The outskirts of Denver in the late 1930s reveal a landscape of military installations, rail lines, and irrigation works. Trace the early boundaries of Aurora and locate local landmarks like Rose Hill Sch and Fitzsimons General Hospital.

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13. 1939 Map of Coal Creek, 1955 Print

    

    1939 Coal Creek

    1955 Print · USGS

    The rural boundary of Arapahoe and Adams counties is captured here in the late 1930s, showing the high plains before urban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of Airline Road and the Union Pacific railroad, or find the site of the old Coal Creek Sch.

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16. 1940 Map of Englewood

    

    1940 Englewood

    1940 Print · USGS

    Before the postwar boom, South Denver and Englewood were a landscape of grand country clubs and critical water infrastructure. Trace the early boundaries of Lowry Field Military Reservation and historic sites like Sullivan and the University of Denver.

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19. 1940 Map of Piney Creek

    

    1940 Piney Creek

    1940 Print · USGS

    The High Plains of the late Depression era come to life here as the tri-county borders of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert converge. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage patterns of Piney Creek, Sulphur Gulch, and Coal Creek before the landscape was altered by modern development.

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22. 1940 Map of Derby

    

    1940 Derby

    1940 Print · USGS

    Adams County and north Denver appear here on the eve of World War II, showing a landscape of irrigation ditches, heavy rail, and early aviation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Stockyards, the sprawling Denver City and Co Airport, and vanished local schools like Mapleton Sch.

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25. 1941 Map of Long Branch

    

    1941 Long Branch

    1941 Print · USGS

    The high plains of Adams County were undergoing a period of vital irrigation and military growth just before the mid-century. Researchers can trace the early layout of Aurora, the massive Fitzsimons General Hospital campus, and the rural rail stops at Sable and Irondale.

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28. 1941 Map of Fitzsimons

    

    1941 Fitzsimons

    1941 Print · USGS

    Arapahoe County was a landscape of military expansion and rural education just before the war. Trace the early boundaries of the Fitzsimons General Hospital and find local landmarks like Pleasant View Sch and the High Line Canal.

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31. 1942 Map of Box Elder School

    

    1942 Box Elder School

    1942 Print · USGS

    Adams County ranching and irrigation systems are in full view just before the mid-century, as the city of Denver begins to expand eastward. Trace the early rural school districts at Box Elder Sch and First Creek Sch or follow the path of the Highline Canal.

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34. 1942 Map of Parker

    

    1942 Parker

    1942 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Denver in the late thirties and early forties, this landscape shows the rural agricultural roots and water management systems of Douglas County. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and community centers like Parker, Melvin, and the Happy Canyon Sch.

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37. 1942 Map of Piney Creek

    

    1942 Piney Creek

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Colorado high plains southeast of Denver appear as a quiet rural landscape in the early 1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to take shape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early drainage and road networks along Piney Creek, Sulphur Gulch, and Coal Creek.

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40. 1942 Map of Coal Creek

    

    1942 Coal Creek

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Colorado high plains east of Denver show a landscape of intermittent streams and section-line roads in the late thirties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Coal Creek Sch and trace the path of the Union Pacific and Airline Road.

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43. 1944 Map of Englewood

    

    1944 Englewood

    1944 Print · USGS

    Denver and its southern suburbs appear during a period of significant mid-century growth and military expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Englewood, find the original University of Denver campus, or locate family plots in Fairmount Cemetery.

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46. 1947 Map of Derby

    

    1947 Derby

    1947 Print · USGS

    Denver's northern periphery at the end of the 1930s reveals a landscape defined by industry and irrigation. Trace family roots at Riverside Cemetery or locate early landmarks like the Stockyards, Argo, and the Fish Hatchery.

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49. 1948 Map of Long Branch

    

    1948 Long Branch

    1948 Print · USGS

    East of Denver in the late 1940s, this area shows a landscape of military hospitals and emerging settlements tied to the rail lines. Trace the grounds of Fitzsimons General Hospital or follow the Highline Canal past Irondale and Sable.

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52. 1948 Map of Fitzsimons

    

    1948 Fitzsimons

    1948 Print · USGS

    The eastern edges of Denver and Aurora were defined by major military installations and high-plains irrigation in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Smoky Hill Park and the grounds of Fitzsimons General Hospital.

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55. 1949 Map of Parker

    

    1949 Parker

    1949 Print · USGS

    The high plains south of Denver are captured here in the late 1940s, a period of rural agriculture before the region's rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead routes and irrigation works like the Arapaho Canal or find the sites of Cherry Creek Sch and Melvin.

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58. 1949 Map of Bennett

    

    1949 Bennett

    1949 Print · USGS

    The town of Bennett and the high plains of Adams County are shown here in the late 1940s as part of the Missouri River Basin development. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific railroad and locate rural landmarks like Central Valley Sch and the Bennett Cem.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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