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1980s Maps of Dolores County, Colorado

Explore 9 historic maps of Dolores County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Dolores County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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.
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Start exploring Dolores County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Dolores County, CO maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Dove Creek
    1982 Map of Dove Creek
    1982 Dove Creek
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high plateaus and deep canyons of Southwest Colorado are captured in the early 1980s as the McPhee Dam takes shape. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote settlements like Egnar and Cahone or trace family mining claims at the Effie B Mine.
  4. 1982 Map of Blanding, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Blanding, 1983 Print
    1982 Blanding
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Utah and the Colorado borderlands are shown here in the early eighties, capturing the high-desert settlements of San Juan County. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Nancy Patterson Lake, the ranching community of Ucolo, and the remote Lockerby.
  7. 1982 Map of Silverton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Silverton, 1983 Print
    1982 Silverton
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Mountains were entering a new era in the early eighties as mining heritage met growing wilderness preservation. Researchers can trace historic claims and mountain rail routes through Silverton, Telluride, and the high-altitude Sunnyside Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1983 Map of Bluff
    1983 Map of Bluff
    1983 Bluff
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Juan River country in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of high mesas and indigenous settlements. Trace the rugged terrain of Comb Ridge, locate the Hatch Trading Post, and explore the roads connecting Bluff to Mexican Hat.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1985 Map of Papoose Canyon
    1985 Map of Papoose Canyon
    1985 Papoose Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high mesas of the San Juan and Dolores county borderlands are shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of deep drainages and remote plateaus. Researchers can trace the path of the Pack Trail or locate isolated water sources like Tucker Spring and Brewer Well.
  16. 1985 Map of Burnt Cabin Creek
    1985 Map of Burnt Cabin Creek
    1985 Burnt Cabin Creek
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high borderlands of Dolores County appear in the mid-1980s as a landscape of deep canyons and isolated ranching infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote landmarks like Cedar Cem, Oak Creek, and Burnt Cabin Creek.
  19. 1985 Map of Ruin Point
    1985 Map of Ruin Point
    1985 Ruin Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the Utah-Colorado border is captured in the mid-eighties as a landscape of ancient ruins and modern resource extraction. Researchers can trace the Keeley Trail and locate cultural landmarks like the Square Tower Group Ruins or the Cliff Dwelling near Cajon Lake.
  22. 1985 Map of Piute Knoll
    1985 Map of Piute Knoll
    1985 Piute Knoll
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Utah-Colorado border was a focal point for high-desert mining and resource extraction during the mid-eighties. Researchers can locate specific industrial sites like the Silver Bell Mine and Deremo Mine No 2 alongside vital water sources such as Rustler Spring.
  25. 1985 Map of Northdale
    1985 Map of Northdale
    1985 Northdale
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high plateau country along the Colorado-Utah border is shown here in the mid-1980s, capturing a landscape of remote settlements and deep canyons. Trace local history at Northdale and Ucolo, or locate landmarks like the Mountain View Cem and Coal Bed Canyon.
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