1950s Maps of Salida, Colorado

Explore 7 historic maps of Salida from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Salida's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Salida's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Salida, CO maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Pueblo, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Pueblo, 1966 Print
    1954 Pueblo
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado comes alive in this survey of the Front Range and the high plains as the region expanded after the war. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Hanover Church, Pioneer Cemetery, and the Grandview School.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Cameron Mountain, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Cameron Mountain, 1959 Print
    1956 Cameron Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley near Salida and Cleora is shown here in the mid-fifties as the local mining and rail economy thrived. Researchers can trace the DENVER AND RIO GRANDE WESTERN line, the remote Oklahoma A & M Engineering Camp, and the Golden Wonder Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Poncha Springs, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Poncha Springs, 1959 Print
    1956 Poncha Springs
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of mountain ranching, early tourism, and the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Trace local history through Smeltertown, Maysville, and rural landmarks like the Valley View Sch.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1957 Map of Pueblo
    1957 Map of Pueblo
    1957 Pueblo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado comes alive as the Front Range urban centers expand alongside massive Cold War military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Stone City, rural sites like Hanover School, and the industrial Canon Imperial Mine.

  6. 1958 Map of Pueblo
    1958 Map of Pueblo
    1958 Pueblo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Colorado's Front Range and Arkansas River Valley come alive in the late fifties, showing the transition from historic mining districts to major military and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in ranching communities and find landmarks like Cripple Creek, Manitou, and the Hanover School.

  7. 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.

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