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1940s Maps of Five Points, Denver

Explore 6 historic maps of Five Points 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 Five Points'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 Five Points's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Five Points, Denver maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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 Arvada
    1941 Map of Arvada
    1941 Arvada
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Arvada and Westminster areas of the Colorado Front Range appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Bellevue College, early settlements at Utah Junction, and the Leyden Narrow Gage railroad.
  10. 1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Arvada
    1944 Print · USGS
    The northwest Denver suburbs appear as a series of distinct rail-connected towns in the 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Arvada Cem, Semper Sch, and the grounds of Regis College.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
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