1900s (20th Century) Maps of Colby, Colorado

Explore 6 historic maps of Colby 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 Colby's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Colby's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Colby, CO maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1965 Map of Cedaredge, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Cedaredge, 1968 Print
    1965 Cedaredge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Delta County agricultural life and mining history converge in the mid-1960s at the base of the Grand Mesa. Researchers can trace the extensive irrigation systems and find family-named industrial sites like the Colby Mine, McGruder Mine, and Brimstone Corner.
    5 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 Paonia
    1983 Map of Paonia
    1983 Paonia
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado's North Fork Valley and West Elk high country are shown here in the early eighties as a hub of coal mining and orchard farming. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Colby Mine, rural settlements such as Maher, and landmarks like the Hotchkiss Nat Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

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