1950s Maps of Five Points, Denver

Explore 9 historic maps of Five Points from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Five Points's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Five Points, Denver maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 1950 Map of Arvada
    1950 Map of Arvada
    1950 Arvada
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jefferson County comes to life as Denver’s western edge begins its suburban transformation from a landscape of irrigation ditches and small farms. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Arvada, Wheatridge, and local landmarks like the Crown Hill Cemetery and Regis College.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 1957 Map of Arvada, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Arvada, 1958 Print
    1957 Arvada
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northwest Denver suburbs are caught in a moment of post-war transformation, balancing old canal-fed agriculture with new residential growth. Local historians can trace established landmarks like Elitch Gardens, Regis College, and the sprawling Crown Hill Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

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