Old Maps of Boulder County, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 73 historic maps of Boulder County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Boulder County.


Boulder County, CO maps

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  1. 1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 West Denver
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Lakewood, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1902 Map of Boulder, 1957 Print
    1902 Map of Boulder, 1957 Print
    1902 Boulder
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Boulder, Lyons, and other nearby areas

  3. 1904 Map of Niwot
    1904 Map of Niwot
    1904 Niwot
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Boulder, Longmont, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1904 Map of Boulder
    1904 Map of Boulder
    1904 Boulder
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Boulder, Lyons, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1905 Map of Central City
    1905 Map of Central City
    1905 Central City
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Idaho Springs, Nederland, and other nearby areas

  6. 1905 Map of Mount Olympus, 1955 Print
    1905 Map of Mount Olympus, 1955 Print
    1905 Mount Olympus
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Estes Park, Noland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1906 Map of Blackhawk
    1906 Map of Blackhawk
    1906 Blackhawk
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Arvada, Boulder, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1906 Map of Loveland, 1954 Print
    1906 Map of Loveland, 1954 Print
    1906 Loveland
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Fort Collins, Loveland, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1907 Map of Mount Olympus
    1907 Map of Mount Olympus
    1907 Mount Olympus
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Estes Park, Noland, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1908 Map of Loveland
    1908 Map of Loveland
    1908 Loveland
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Fort Collins, Loveland, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1910 Map of Central City, 1957 Print
    1910 Map of Central City, 1957 Print
    1910 Central City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Idaho Springs, Nederland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1912 Map of Central City
    1912 Map of Central City
    1912 Central City
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Idaho Springs, Nederland, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1915 Map of Longs Peak
    1915 Map of Longs Peak
    1915 Longs Peak
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Estes Park, Granby, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1919 Map of Rocky Mountain National Park
    1919 Map of Rocky Mountain National Park
    1919 Rocky Mountain National Park
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Estes Park, Granby, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  15. 1940 Map of Lafayette
    1940 Map of Lafayette
    1940 Lafayette
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Thornton, Westminster, and other nearby areas

  16. 1942 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1942 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1942 Eldorado Springs
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Arvada, Boulder, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1942 Map of Louisville
    1942 Map of Louisville
    1942 Louisville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Westminster, Boulder, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1942 Map of Nederland, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Nederland, 1954 Print
    1942 Nederland
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Nederland, Caribou City, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  19. 1942 Map of Tungsten, 1955 Print
    1942 Map of Tungsten, 1955 Print
    1942 Tungsten
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Nederland, Coal Creek, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1944 Map of Lafayette
    1944 Map of Lafayette
    1944 Lafayette
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Thornton, Westminster, and other nearby areas

  21. 1944 Map of Nederland
    1944 Map of Nederland
    1944 Nederland
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Nederland, Caribou City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1944 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1944 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1944 Eldorado Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Arvada, Boulder, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1944 Map of Tungsten
    1944 Map of Tungsten
    1944 Tungsten
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Nederland, Coal Creek, and other nearby areas

  24. 1950 Map of Hygiene, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Hygiene, 1952 Print
    1950 Hygiene
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Longmont, Lyons, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1950 Map of Louisville, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Louisville, 1955 Print
    1950 Louisville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Boulder County, including Westminster, Boulder, and other nearby areas

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