Old Maps of Central Business District, Denver

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Central Business District, Denver maps

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  1. 1890 Map of East Denver
    1890 Map of East Denver
    1890 East Denver
    1890 Print · USGS
    Denver and the surrounding plains are captured in the late frontier era as a complex web of irrigation canals and iron rails. Researchers can trace early water systems like the High Line Ditch or locate early settlements such as Parker's and Scranton.

  2. 1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 West Denver
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Denver metropolitan area and its western foothills appear in the late Victorian era as a burgeoning rail and irrigation hub. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Denver, Golden, and Littleton, alongside industrial sites like the Louisville Coal Mine and the grounds of Fort Logan.

  3. 1935 Map of East Denver Nos. 3 and 4
    1935 Map of East Denver Nos. 3 and 4
    1935 East Denver Nos. 3 and 4
    1935 Print · USGS
    Southeast Denver and the surrounding High Plains are captured here in the mid-1930s as residential growth began to push into Douglas County. Researchers can locate early landmarks like Fairmount Cemetery, the settlement of Sullivan, and the Melvin Sch.

  4. 1938 Map of Derby, 1955 Print
    1938 Map of Derby, 1955 Print
    1938 Derby
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial and aviation landscape north of Denver is captured here during the late Depression era, showing a transition from dense urban rail hubs to irrigated farmland. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Stockyards, the Riverside Cemetery, and early runways at the Municipal Airport.

  5. 1940 Map of Englewood
    1940 Map of Englewood
    1940 Englewood
    1940 Print · USGS
    Before the postwar boom, South Denver and Englewood were a landscape of grand country clubs and critical water infrastructure. Trace the early boundaries of Lowry Field Military Reservation and historic sites like Sullivan and the University of Denver.

  6. 1940 Map of Derby
    1940 Map of Derby
    1940 Derby
    1940 Print · USGS
    Adams County and north Denver appear here on the eve of World War II, showing a landscape of irrigation ditches, heavy rail, and early aviation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Stockyards, the sprawling Denver City and Co Airport, and vanished local schools like Mapleton Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1941 Map of Fort Logan
    1941 Map of Fort Logan
    1941 Fort Logan
    1941 Print · USGS
    The western edges of Denver and the community of Sheridan are captured here just before the mid-century population boom. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Logan Military Reservation and locate local landmarks like Loretto Heights College and Sloan Lake.

  8. 1944 Map of Englewood
    1944 Map of Englewood
    1944 Englewood
    1944 Print · USGS
    Denver and its southern suburbs appear during a period of significant mid-century growth and military expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Englewood, find the original University of Denver campus, or locate family plots in Fairmount Cemetery.

  9. 1947 Map of Derby
    1947 Map of Derby
    1947 Derby
    1947 Print · USGS
    Denver's northern periphery at the end of the 1930s reveals a landscape defined by industry and irrigation. Trace family roots at Riverside Cemetery or locate early landmarks like the Stockyards, Argo, and the Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Fort Logan
    1948 Map of Fort Logan
    1948 Fort Logan
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southwest Denver and Jefferson County emerge as a hub of military, medical, and educational institutions in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like the Craig Colony sanatorium, Loretto Heights College, and the sprawling Fort Logan Military Reservation.

  11. 1950 Map of Derby
    1950 Map of Derby
    1950 Derby
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Denver and Adams County are captured here at mid-century as industry and rail lines shaped the river valley. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Adams City, the Stockyards, and family history at Riverside Cemetery or Rose Hill Cem.

  12. 1950 Map of Englewood
    1950 Map of Englewood
    1950 Englewood
    1950 Print · USGS
    Denver and Englewood are seen during a period of rapid post-war expansion, blending urban civic centers with emerging suburban country clubs. Researchers can trace historic burial sites at Fairmount Cemetery or locate the settlement of Sullivan near the Highline Canal.

  13. 1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during a decade of post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate the State Capitol, and explore historic mountain mining hubs like Central City.
    6 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Denver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here during a mid-century period of intense military and urban expansion. Trace the footprints of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the early United States Air Force Academy, and the Lowry AF Base.

  15. 1957 Map of Fort Logan, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Fort Logan, 1958 Print
    1957 Fort Logan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver's southwestern suburbs were in a period of significant postwar growth during the late fifties, blending military grounds with new residential tracts. Local historians can trace the footprints of the Fort Logan Military Reservation, the campus of Loretto Heights College, and the sprawling Federal Center.

  16. 1957 Map of Derby, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Derby, 1958 Print
    1957 Derby
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Denver during the late fifties, this area was a bustling hub of rail transport, aviation, and emerging suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Thornton or locate family plots in Riverside Cemetery and Rose Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1957 Englewood
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and Englewood are seen during a period of intense mid-century expansion, from the downtown state buildings to the nascent suburbs. Researchers can locate vanished institutions and early aviation sites like Lowry Air Force Base and Stapleton Field Municipal Airport.

  18. 1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Denver
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during the mid-century suburban boom. Trace the footprints of military installations like Buckley Air Force Base alongside the established rail networks of the Colorado & Southern Ry.

  19. 1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Denver
    1960 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here at a pivotal moment of postwar expansion into the plains and foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate historic institutional landmarks like Buckley Field and the Colorado School of Mines.

  20. 1965 Map of Englewood, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Englewood, 1967 Print
    1965 Englewood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Denver and Englewood are shown during a period of rapid suburban maturation in the mid-sixties. Local researchers can trace the development of Lowry Air Force Base, the historic Fairmount Cemetery, and the urban sprawl surrounding the University of Denver.
    9 unique versions available

  21. 1965 Map of Fort Logan, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Fort Logan, 1967 Print
    1965 Fort Logan
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Denver and its southwestern suburbs are seen here during a period of rapid growth. Researchers can trace institutional footprints like Fort Logan and the Federal Correctional Institute alongside old rail lines and Marston Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1965 Map of Commerce City, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Commerce City, 1967 Print
    1965 Commerce City
    1967 Print · USGS
    North Denver and its neighboring industrial suburbs come alive in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by rail yards and aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace families near the Denver Union Stockyards, Riverside Cemetery, and schools like Clayton College for Boys.
    7 unique versions available

  23. 1981 Map of Denver East
    1981 Map of Denver East
    1981 Denver East
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado comes alive in the early eighties as the Front Range urban corridor pushes into the plains. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Aurora and Brighton alongside the historic Union Pacific line and the massive Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1983 Map of Denver West
    1983 Map of Denver West
    1983 Denver West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Front Range and Denver's western suburbs meet in the early 1980s, documenting the era's growth from the mountain peaks to the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lakewood and Golden, or locate high-altitude landmarks like the Moffat Tunnel and Mount Olivet Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1997 Map of Englewood, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Englewood, 1999 Print
    1997 Englewood
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Denver metropolitan area is captured here during a period of significant suburban maturity in the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can locate prominent landmarks such as Fairmount Cemetery, St Marys Academy, and the University of Denver.

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