1960s Maps of Bent County, Colorado

Explore 18 historic maps of Bent County 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.

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Bent County, CO maps

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  1. 1966 Map of Toonerville SE, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Toonerville SE, 1969 Print
    1966 Toonerville SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching territory in Bent County is captured during the mid-sixties, showing the meticulous division of the land. Researchers can trace historical property lines and drainage features like Caddoa Creek, Penrose Draw, and the Cameron terrain marker.

  2. 1966 Map of Gilpin, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Gilpin, 1969 Print
    1966 Gilpin
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bent County ranching and rail lines are captured here during the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Gilpin or locate early water systems like the Rule Ditch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1966 Map of Toonerville, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Toonerville, 1969 Print
    1966 Toonerville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bent County in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of high plains rail stops and vital water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Toonerville and Ruxton or locate family landmarks like the McAfee Windmill.

  4. 1966 Map of Toonerville NE, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Toonerville NE, 1969 Print
    1966 Toonerville NE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bent County terrain in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by ranching utility and remote high-plains water management. Researchers can trace the path of Rule Creek, locate the isolated Landing Strip, and find early local industry at the Gravel Pits.

  5. 1966 Map of Hackamore Ranch, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Hackamore Ranch, 1970 Print
    1966 Hackamore Ranch
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Purgatoire River valley in Bent County is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by ranching and irrigation. Trace local landmarks like Hackamore Ranch, the J J Windmill, and the winding Highland Canal through the canyons.

  6. 1966 Map of Turkey Canyon, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Turkey Canyon, 1970 Print
    1966 Turkey Canyon
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Purgatoire River valley in Bent County was a remote landscape of canyons and arroyos during the mid-1960s. Researchers can locate specific water sources like the Kelly Water Hole and trace the deep reaches of Turkey Canyon and Baker Canyon.

  7. 1966 Map of Thompson Arroyo, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Thompson Arroyo, 1970 Print
    1966 Thompson Arroyo
    1970 Print · USGS
    Ranching lands and arid arroyos define this Otero County landscape in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named features like Miller Mesa or locate the Drive-in Theater and Circle I Waters Spring across the plains.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1966 Map of Higbee, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Higbee, 1970 Print
    1966 Higbee
    1970 Print · USGS
    Southeast Colorado ranching country is captured here in the mid-sixties as it follows the winding course of the Purgatoire River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the Higbee community through the Higbee Cem and Higbee Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Neenoshe Reservoir, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Neenoshe Reservoir, 1971 Print
    1967 Neenoshe Reservoir
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast Colorado water management is on full display in the late sixties as reservoirs and irrigation canals define the Kiowa County landscape. Trace the intricate network of the Neenoshe Reservoir system, the Landing Strip, and the Pawnee Canal.

  10. 1967 Map of Hand Springs, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Hand Springs, 1971 Print
    1967 Hand Springs
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bent County in the late sixties reveals a landscape where rural community life centered on isolated landmarks and precious water sources. Researchers can trace the heritage of this plains region through the Bethel Cem, the site of Antelope Sch, and numerous named water points like Hand Springs.

  11. 1968 Map of La Junta
    1968 Map of La Junta
    1968 La Junta
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Colorado and the high plains appear in remarkable detail during the late 1960s, showing the intersection of irrigation, ranching, and rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the Lycan Post Office, Konantz Cem, and across numerous named cattle ranches.

  12. 1968 Map of Rose Ranch, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Rose Ranch, 1971 Print
    1968 Rose Ranch
    1971 Print · USGS
    Ranching life on the Kiowa and Bent county line is documented here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Prairie Center School and trace water resources like Government Spring and the Aqueduct.

  13. 1968 Map of Dripping Spring, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Dripping Spring, 1971 Print
    1968 Dripping Spring
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bent County ranching country is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by water rights and open range. Trace family land at Selders Ranch or follow the paths of Little Angry Creek and Dripping Spring.

  14. 1968 Map of Swede Lake, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Swede Lake, 1971 Print
    1968 Swede Lake
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Colorado’s arid plains are transformed by mid-century water engineering and energy exploration across Kiowa and Bent counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Kicking Bird Canal and locate the Abrams Ranch or a local Gas Plant.

  15. 1968 Map of Cat Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cat Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Cat Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Prowers and Bent county line are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by ranching and utility infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Flying W Ranch, the Springfield Landing Strip, and early Borrow Pits along Clay Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1968 Map of Denny Lake, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Denny Lake, 1971 Print
    1968 Denny Lake
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bent County's open plains are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of remote cattle country and isolated springs. You can trace the namesake Denny Lake, the local Little Kansas Cem, and the uniquely named Toe Jam Spring.

  17. 1968 Map of Cat Creek NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cat Creek NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Cat Creek NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    The border between Bent and Prowers counties appears in the late 1960s as a landscape of natural drainages and quiet prairie. Researchers can trace the path of Willow Creek or locate the reliable water at Willow Springs and Clay Creek.

  18. 1968 Map of High Rock, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of High Rock, 1971 Print
    1968 High Rock
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bent County ranching country is documented here in the late sixties, showing the persistent landmarks of a rural community. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the Indian Rock Cem, Prairie View Sch, and Good Intent Sch.

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