1900s (20th Century) Maps of Saint Elmo, Colorado

Explore 9 historic maps of Saint Elmo from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Saint Elmo, CO maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Garfield, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Garfield, 1954 Print
    1940 Garfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Sawatch Range is seen here at the peak of its industrial mining era, straddling the Continental Divide. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct mountain rail routes and remote settlements like St Elmo, Hancock, and the historic Old Alpine Tunnel.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1945 Map of Garfield
    1945 Map of Garfield
    1945 Garfield
    1945 Print · USGS
    The high Sawatch Range and its historic mining districts appear here in the mid-1940s, just as many remote camps were reaching a quiet maturity. Genealogists and historians can trace the steep paths to St Elmo, the OLD ALPINE TUNNEL, and active sites like the GARFIELD MINE.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1982 Map of Saint Elmo, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Saint Elmo, 1983 Print
    1982 Saint Elmo
    1983 Print · USGS
    Chaffee County mining districts are frozen in time during the early eighties, showing the rugged network of camps and claims. Researchers can trace the layout of St Elmo and Hancock while locating historic workings like the Mary Murphy Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1994 Map of Saint Elmo, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Saint Elmo, 1998 Print
    1994 Saint Elmo
    1998 Print · USGS
    The mining camps of the Sawatch Range are documented here in the mid-nineties, showing the high-country landscape of the San Isabel National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Saint Elmo, Romley, and Hancock alongside numerous mountain mines.

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