Old Maps of South Main, Buena Vista for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 13 historic maps of South Main. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to South Main's past.


South Main, Buena Vista maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Buena Vista, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Buena Vista, 1957 Print
    1955 Buena Vista
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Arkansas River Valley is captured here in the mid-fifties as it balances ranching, transit, and state institutions. Genealogists and historians can locate the Mt Olivet Cemetery, the Little Annie Mine, and rural schools like the Pine Creek School.
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Montrose
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Colorado western slope in the late fifties and early sixties shows a landscape defined by the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and the Gunnison River. Trace the development of Blue Mesa Reservoir or locate high-country sites like the Bachelor Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Montrose
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado in the late fifties is defined by the high peaks and river valleys of the Southern Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate mountain settlements like Crawford, Lazear, and Doyleville.

  4. 1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Montrose
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of steady ranching and persistent mining. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Somerset, Maher, and Sargent.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Montrose
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Western Slope and Continental Divide meet in the late sixties, showing the vital river valleys and high-mountain mining districts. Trace the historic route of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Sargents and Powderhorn.

  6. 1983 Map of Buena Vista East
    1983 Map of Buena Vista East
    1983 Buena Vista East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Upper Arkansas Valley life in the early eighties is centered around the river and rail lines between Buena Vista and Nathrop. Researchers can trace industrial and civic history at the State Reformatory, the Nellie Bly Mine, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1984 Map of Gunnison
    1984 Map of Gunnison
    1984 Gunnison
    1984 Print · USGS
    High mountain passes and historic mining districts define this mid-eighties record of the central Colorado Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gunnison and Crested Butte or locate remote sites like St Elmo, Tincup, and Hancock.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1994 Map of Buena Vista East, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Buena Vista East, 1998 Print
    1994 Buena Vista East
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley during the late twentieth century reveals a landscape defined by irrigation and high-altitude mining. Researchers can trace historic water routes like the Helena Ditch and find industrial landmarks from Johnson Village to the Triad Mine.

  9. 2011 Map of Buena Vista East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Buena Vista East, 2011 Print
    2011 Buena Vista East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers South Main, including Buena Vista, Johnson Village, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Buena Vista East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buena Vista East, 2013 Print
    2013 Buena Vista East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South Main, including Buena Vista, Johnson Village, and other nearby areas

  11. 2016 Map of Buena Vista East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Buena Vista East, 2016 Print
    2016 Buena Vista East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers South Main, including Buena Vista, Johnson Village, and other nearby areas

  12. 2019 Map of Buena Vista East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Buena Vista East, 2019 Print
    2019 Buena Vista East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers South Main, including Buena Vista, Johnson Village, and other nearby areas

  13. 2022 Map of Buena Vista East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Buena Vista East, 2022 Print
    2022 Buena Vista East
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley east of Buena Vista comes into sharp focus during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation systems of Helena Ditch or follow forest trails near Sugarloaf Mtn and Johnson Village.

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