Old Maps of Bent County, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 61 historic maps of Bent County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Bent County, CO maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Higbee
    1891 Map of Higbee
    1891 Higbee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Gilpin, Ruxton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1891 Map of Las Animas
    1891 Map of Las Animas
    1891 Las Animas
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Las Animas, Haswell, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Lamar
    1892 Map of Lamar
    1892 Lamar
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Lamar, Eads, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1892 Map of Two Butte
    1892 Map of Two Butte
    1892 Two Butte
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Frick, Deora, and other nearby areas

  5. 1893 Map of Higbee
    1893 Map of Higbee
    1893 Higbee
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Gilpin, Ruxton, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1893 Map of Two Butte
    1893 Map of Two Butte
    1893 Two Butte
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Frick, Deora, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1893 Map of Las Animas
    1893 Map of Las Animas
    1893 Las Animas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Las Animas, Haswell, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Lamar West, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Lamar West, 1954 Print
    1952 Lamar West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Lamar, Beta, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Hasty, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Hasty, 1954 Print
    1953 Hasty
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Hasty, Caddoa, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Prowers, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Prowers, 1954 Print
    1953 Prowers
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Prowers, Able, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Las Animas, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Las Animas, 1954 Print
    1953 Las Animas
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Las Animas, Melina, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Cornelia, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Cornelia, 1954 Print
    1953 Cornelia
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Cornelia, Marlman, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1953 Map of Hadley, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Hadley, 1954 Print
    1953 Hadley
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Hadley, Casa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Kreybill, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Kreybill, 1954 Print
    1953 Kreybill
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Kreybill, Hilton, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Lamar, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lamar, 1964 Print
    1954 Lamar
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Lamar, La Junta, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1955 Map of McClave, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of McClave, 1956 Print
    1955 McClave
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Keesee, Big Bend, and other nearby areas

  17. 1955 Map of Tree Top Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Tree Top Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Tree Top Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1955 Map of Mc Intosh Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mc Intosh Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Mc Intosh Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1955 Map of Lubers, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lubers, 1956 Print
    1955 Lubers
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Lubers, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1955 Map of Bishop Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Bishop Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Bishop Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1955 Map of Lewis Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lewis Ranch, 1956 Print
    1955 Lewis Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Otero County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1955 Map of Wiley, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Wiley, 1956 Print
    1955 Wiley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Wiley, Sugar, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1955 Map of La Junta, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of La Junta, 1966 Print
    1955 La Junta
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including La Junta, Springfield, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1958 Map of La Junta
    1958 Map of La Junta
    1958 La Junta
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including La Junta, Springfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Lamar
    1958 Map of Lamar
    1958 Lamar
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Bent County, including Lamar, La Junta, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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