1900s (20th Century) Maps of Delta County, Colorado

Explore 60 historic maps of Delta County 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Delta County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Delta County, CO maps

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  1. 1938 Map of Mt. Gunnison
    1938 Map of Mt. Gunnison
    1938 Mt. Gunnison
    1938 Print · USGS
    Gunnison County is shown here in the late 1930s, a period defined by high-altitude ranching and the early development of the North Fork valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of old working camps and ranch sites like Davenport Ranch, Berdine, and Hammond Cow Camp.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1945 Map of Mount Gunnison
    1945 Map of Mount Gunnison
    1945 Mount Gunnison
    1945 Print · USGS
    Gunnison and Delta counties are shown in the mid-1940s during a time when high-country cabins and stock trails defined the landscape. Researchers can trace the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway or locate remote sites like Bardine and Snowshoe Cabin.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Olathe NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Olathe NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Olathe NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Delta and Montrose counties in the mid-1950s showcase a high-desert landscape transformed by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad or locate old waterworks like the East Selig Canal and Peach Valley Dam No 1.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Black Ridge, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Black Ridge, 1956 Print
    1955 Black Ridge
    1956 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado's landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s as water management and rugged geography shaped the county line. Researchers can trace irrigation history through the Scenic Ditch or locate landmarks like Green Mountain Reservoir No 1 and Red Canyon.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Grand Mesa, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Mesa, 1957 Print
    1955 Grand Mesa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mesa County and Delta County high country in the mid-fifties was a landscape of high-altitude reservoirs and foot trails. Researchers can trace the development of mountain retreats at Grand Mesa Christian Association or locate the Ward Lake Ranger Sta and Columbine Chapel.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Lazear, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Lazear, 1957 Print
    1955 Lazear
    1957 Print · USGS
    Delta County's agricultural and canyon lands are captured here in the mid-fifties as the local school system consolidated and irrigation matured. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western tracks through Lazear and find the Rogers Mesa Community House.
    8 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Skyway, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Skyway, 1957 Print
    1955 Skyway
    1957 Print · USGS
    Grand Mesa’s high-country reservoirs and alpine camps are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition into a recreational hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like the Beaser Homestead or locate old ranching outposts such as Hallenbeck Cow Camp.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1956 Map of Moab, 1972 Print
    1956 Map of Moab, 1972 Print
    1956 Moab
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Plateau and La Sal Mountains appear here in the mid-fifties, just as the uranium boom and energy exploration were reshaping the Four Corners. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western through Cisco or locate the remote outpost of Uravan and Looking Glass Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Grand Junction, 1973 Print
    1956 Map of Grand Junction, 1973 Print
    1956 Grand Junction
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Grand Valley and its surrounding high plateaus are captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the region's ranching and rail heritage remained central. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR through Grand Junction or locate remote outposts like Dragon and Atchee.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Leadville
    1978 Print · USGS
    High-country mining and rail transport define the central Colorado Rockies during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of Gilman and Climax, find small rail stops like Malta, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Grand Junction
    1959 Map of Grand Junction
    1959 Grand Junction
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Grand Valley and the high plateaus of the Colorado-Utah border come into focus in the late fifties as irrigation and rail lines define the landscape. Local historians can trace several industrial outposts labeled as abandoned, including Watson and Dragon, alongside the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR.

  13. 1959 Map of Moab
    1959 Map of Moab
    1959 Moab
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Utah and Western Colorado are mapped here in the late fifties, just as the uranium boom was transforming the remote canyon lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Moab and Nucla, or locate mining sites and landmarks like Uravan and Dead Horse Point.

  14. 1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Leadville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late fifties is a landscape of mining history and military training, from the streets of Leadville to the Camp Hale grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR alongside now-deserted sites like Ashcroft and Independence.

  15. 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.

  16. 1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Leadville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties comes alive through its mining camps, river valleys, and rail lines. Trace the industrial legacy of the Climax Molybdenum Mine and explore the alpine reaches of the Camp Hale Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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

  18. 1960 Map of Moab
    1960 Map of Moab
    1960 Moab
    1960 Print · USGS
    The canyonlands and high plateaus of the Utah-Colorado border are shown here during the mid-century uranium boom. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors of the Colorado River and the Denver and Rio Grande Western near Moab and Uravan.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1960 Map of Grand Junction
    1960 Map of Grand Junction
    1960 Grand Junction
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Grand Junction area at the dawn of the 1960s shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and high-plateau extraction. Researchers can trace the path of the dismantled railroad and find vanished sites like Watson and Sego.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1960 Map of Leon Peak, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Leon Peak, 1963 Print
    1960 Leon Peak
    1963 Print · USGS
    High on the Grand Mesa in the early sixties, this survey captures a landscape defined by complex water engineering and high-country ranching. Trace the path of the Leon Tunnel, the Leon Drift Fence, and reservoirs like Colby Horse Park Reservoir.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Electric Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Electric Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Electric Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    High-altitude ranching and forest management define this corner of the Rockies in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the legacy of family-run operations at Novella Bell Ranch or locate backcountry landmarks like Chimney Rocks and the West Muddy Ranger Sta.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1961 Map of Porter Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Porter Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Porter Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Mesa and Delta county line is captured in the early sixties as a hub of forest management and water engineering. Researchers can trace historic irrigation routes like the Silver Spruce Ditch and primitive access paths including the Stubb Jeep Trail near Porter Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1961 Map of Chalk Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Chalk Mountain, 1963 Print
    1961 Chalk Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high mesa country of Delta County in the early 1960s was a landscape defined by forest management and water engineering. You can trace the network of high-altitude irrigation pools like Holy Terror Res and Skimmed Milk Res or locate the Lombard Slides.
    7 unique versions available

  24. 1961 Map of Spruce Mountain, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Spruce Mountain, 1964 Print
    1961 Spruce Mountain
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mesa County and the surrounding national forests are captured here in the early 1960s during a period of high-country ranching and resource exploration. Trace the locations of Buzzard Cow Camp and Oil Well Camp, or locate the Drill Hole and old Pack Trail through the timber.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1962 Map of Moab
    1962 Map of Moab
    1962 Moab
    1962 Print · USGS
    The canyon country of southeastern Utah and western Colorado is captured here in the early sixties, showing the reach of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through the desert. Researchers can trace the layout of mining settlements like Uravan and old railroad stops at Cisco and Sagers Station.

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