Old Maps of Five Points, Denver for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 29 historic maps of Five Points. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Five Points, 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 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  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. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  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. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. 1965 Map of Arvada, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Arvada, 1967 Print
    1965 Arvada
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern Denver suburbs were undergoing a massive post-war expansion in the mid-sixties, filling the spaces between long-standing irrigation canals and rail lines. You can trace the development of local neighborhoods through landmarks like Regis College, Crown Hill Cemetery, and Belleview College.
    6 unique versions available

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

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