1940s Maps of Denver, Colorado

Explore 17 historic maps of Denver from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Denver's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Denver's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Denver, CO maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Englewood
    1940 Map of Englewood
    1940 Englewood
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Englewood, and other nearby areas

  2. 1940 Map of Derby
    1940 Map of Derby
    1940 Derby
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Thornton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Long Branch
    1941 Map of Long Branch
    1941 Long Branch
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Commerce City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1941 Map of Fitzsimons
    1941 Map of Fitzsimons
    1941 Fitzsimons
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Centennial, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1941 Map of Arvada
    1941 Map of Arvada
    1941 Arvada
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  6. 1941 Map of Fort Logan
    1941 Map of Fort Logan
    1941 Fort Logan
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Littleton, and other nearby areas

  7. 1942 Map of Highland Ranch
    1942 Map of Highland Ranch
    1942 Highland Ranch
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Highlands Ranch, Centennial, and other nearby areas

  8. 1942 Map of Mile High Lakes
    1942 Map of Mile High Lakes
    1942 Mile High Lakes
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Commerce City, Brighton, and other nearby areas

  9. 1942 Map of Box Elder School
    1942 Map of Box Elder School
    1942 Box Elder School
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Commerce City, and other nearby areas

  10. 1942 Map of Littleton
    1942 Map of Littleton
    1942 Littleton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Littleton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Arvada
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  12. 1944 Map of Englewood
    1944 Map of Englewood
    1944 Englewood
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Englewood, and other nearby areas

  13. 1947 Map of Derby
    1947 Map of Derby
    1947 Derby
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Thornton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of Fort Logan
    1948 Map of Fort Logan
    1948 Fort Logan
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Littleton, and other nearby areas

  15. 1948 Map of Long Branch
    1948 Map of Long Branch
    1948 Long Branch
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Commerce City, and other nearby areas

  16. 1948 Map of Fitzsimons
    1948 Map of Fitzsimons
    1948 Fitzsimons
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Centennial, and other nearby areas

  17. 1949 Map of Highland Ranch
    1949 Map of Highland Ranch
    1949 Highland Ranch
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Highlands Ranch, Centennial, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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