Old Maps of Denver, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 55 historic maps of Denver. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Denver.


Denver, CO maps

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  1. 1890 Map of East Denver
    1890 Map of East Denver
    1890 East Denver
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 West Denver
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  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
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Highlands Ranch, and other nearby areas

  4. 1938 Map of Derby, 1955 Print
    1938 Map of Derby, 1955 Print
    1938 Derby
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  5. 1938 Map of Long Branch, 1957 Print
    1938 Map of Long Branch, 1957 Print
    1938 Long Branch
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Commerce City, and other nearby areas

  6. 1940 Map of Englewood
    1940 Map of Englewood
    1940 Englewood
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Englewood, and other nearby areas

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1941 Map of Arvada
    1941 Map of Arvada
    1941 Arvada
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Arvada
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  17. 1944 Map of Englewood
    1944 Map of Englewood
    1944 Englewood
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Englewood, and other nearby areas

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 1948 Map of Fitzsimons
    1948 Map of Fitzsimons
    1948 Fitzsimons
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Centennial, and other nearby areas

  22. 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

  23. 1950 Map of Derby
    1950 Map of Derby
    1950 Derby
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Thornton, and other nearby areas

  24. 1950 Map of Englewood
    1950 Map of Englewood
    1950 Englewood
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Aurora, Englewood, and other nearby areas

  25. 1950 Map of Arvada
    1950 Map of Arvada
    1950 Arvada
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Lakewood, Thornton, and other nearby areas

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