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1960s Maps of Delta County, Colorado

Explore 40 historic maps of Delta County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
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Start exploring Delta County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Delta County, CO maps

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  1. 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
  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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Leadville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early sixties was a rugged landscape of mining camps, military training grounds, and emerging ski towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Camp Hale, locate the Molybdenum mine near Leadville, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR through the canyons.
  34. 1962 Map of Grand Junction
    1962 Map of Grand Junction
    1962 Grand Junction
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Western Slope of the early sixties comes into focus here, showing the irrigation-driven growth of the valley and the surrounding high desert. Trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR or locate old outposts like Atchee and Dragon.
  37. 1962 Map of North Delta, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of North Delta, 1966 Print
    1962 North Delta
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Gunnison River valley in the early sixties was a landscape of intensive irrigation and railroad transport. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Memory Gardens Cemetery, the settlement of North Delta, and the prominent Adobe Buttes.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1962 Map of Orchard City, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Orchard City, 1966 Print
    1962 Orchard City
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the high desert terrain around Orchard City was transformed by an extensive network of irrigation ditches and canals. Genealogists and historians can trace local life through the Fairview School, the Eckert PO, and the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1962 Map of Delta, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Delta, 1966 Print
    1962 Delta
    1966 Print · USGS
    Western Slope agriculture and river-junction life are captured here in the early sixties as irrigation transformed the high mesas. Researchers can trace the sprawling canal systems and find local landmarks like Pea Green Cem, Columbine Sch, and the Garnet Mesa Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1963 Map of Bull Mountain, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Bull Mountain, 1967 Print
    1963 Bull Mountain
    1967 Print · USGS
    Gunnison and Delta counties were primarily defined by high-country ranching and forest management in the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace seasonal family outposts like Harry Parker Place and the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp along the Drift Trail.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1964 Map of Grand Junction
    1964 Map of Grand Junction
    1964 Grand Junction
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-Utah borderlands are shown here in the mid-1960s, a period when the river-valley settlements and high-desert rail outposts defined the region. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote camps like Atchee and Dragon or follow the agricultural expansion around Grand Junction and Fruita.
  52. 1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Leadville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Colorado's high country is captured here during the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of mining history and mountain transport. Trace the legacy of high-altitude industry at the Climax Molybdenum Mine or follow the rails of the Colorado and Southern Ry past Leadville.
  55. 1964 Map of Moab
    1964 Map of Moab
    1964 Moab
    1964 Print · USGS
    The canyonlands of eastern Utah and western Colorado are captured here in the mid-1960s, a time when uranium mining shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail network through Sinbad Valley and locate mining outposts like Uravan and Vancorum.
  58. 1964 Map of Minnesota Pass, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Minnesota Pass, 1967 Print
    1964 Minnesota Pass
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Gunnison National Forest are captured here in the mid-1960s. Follow historic high-country routes like the Sunset Trail and Smith Trail to remote landmarks like Minnesota Pass and Mount Gunnison.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Somerset, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Somerset, 1967 Print
    1964 Somerset
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coal mining and rail transport define this Gunnison County canyon during the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Oliver Mine and Bear Mine along the Denver and Rio Grande Western line.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1965 Map of Grand Junction
    1965 Map of Grand Junction
    1965 Grand Junction
    1965 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado and eastern Utah appear at a mid-century crossroads, where the irrigated orchards of the Grand Valley meet the high desert plateaus. Trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR as it connects Grand Junction to early settlements like Westwater and Cisco.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of Moab
    1965 Map of Moab
    1965 Moab
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Utah and Western Colorado are mapped here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of high plateaus and deep river canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining-era towns of Uravan and Paradox or locate remote landmarks like Castleton and Dead Horse Point.
  70. 1965 Map of Gray Reservoir, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Gray Reservoir, 1968 Print
    1965 Gray Reservoir
    1968 Print · USGS
    Delta County's high mesa country is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of two national forests and a complex high-altitude irrigation system. Researchers can trace the era's ranching and mining infrastructure through features like the Burdick Mine, Schoneman Ditch Camp, and the winding Overland Ditch.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1965 Map of Point Creek, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Point Creek, 1968 Print
    1965 Point Creek
    1968 Print · USGS
    Delta County ranching and river life are captured here in the mid-sixties, where the desert meets the high timber. Trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line along the Gunnison River or locate the Star Nelson Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
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