Old Maps of Parker, Colorado

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Parker, CO 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. 1894 Map of Castle Rock
    1894 Map of Castle Rock
    1894 Castle Rock
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Front Range high country in the 1890s reveals a landscape of ranching hubs and competing rail lines. Trace early transit routes like the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad through Castle Rock, Larkspur, and Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1913 Map of Castle Rock
    1913 Map of Castle Rock
    1913 Castle Rock
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Colorado front range at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of high-plains ranching and vital rail junctions. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near dozens of early schools like Rock Ridge School and churches such as Bethel Church.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1939 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1939 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1939 Elizabeth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ranching and early mining history converge on the Elbert County plains in the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Site of Gold Discovery by Russell and numerous rural schoolhouses like Hilltop Sch and Locust Grove Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1940 Map of Piney Creek
    1940 Map of Piney Creek
    1940 Piney Creek
    1940 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the late Depression era come to life here as the tri-county borders of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert converge. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage patterns of Piney Creek, Sulphur Gulch, and Coal Creek before the landscape was altered by modern development.

  7. 1940 Map of Castle Rock, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Castle Rock, 1958 Print
    1940 Castle Rock
    1958 Print · USGS
    Douglas County ranching and rail life are captured here just before the mid-century, centered on the growing crossroads of Castle Rock. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural schools like Fonder Sch or trace the Bear Canyon Cem near Sedalia.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1942 Map of Parker
    1942 Map of Parker
    1942 Parker
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Denver in the late thirties and early forties, this landscape shows the rural agricultural roots and water management systems of Douglas County. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and community centers like Parker, Melvin, and the Happy Canyon Sch.

  9. 1942 Map of Piney Creek
    1942 Map of Piney Creek
    1942 Piney Creek
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high plains southeast of Denver appear as a quiet rural landscape in the early 1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to take shape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early drainage and road networks along Piney Creek, Sulphur Gulch, and Coal Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1945 Map of Castle Rock
    1945 Map of Castle Rock
    1945 Castle Rock
    1945 Print · USGS
    Douglas County's railway and ranching corridors come to life in the mid-1940s as two major railroads compete for space along the Plum Creek valley. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural institutions like the Pikes Peak Grange Hall, Bear Canyon Cem, and the Clay Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1945 Map of Elizabeth
    1945 Map of Elizabeth
    1945 Elizabeth
    1945 Print · USGS
    The ranching and mining country along the Douglas and Elbert county line comes to life in this mid-century survey. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Idelweiss Ranch, Miller Cem, and the notable Site of Gold Discovery by Russell.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1949 Map of Parker
    1949 Map of Parker
    1949 Parker
    1949 Print · USGS
    The high plains south of Denver are captured here in the late 1940s, a period of rural agriculture before the region's rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead routes and irrigation works like the Arapaho Canal or find the sites of Cherry Creek Sch and Melvin.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1957 Map of Parker, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Parker, 1958 Print
    1957 Parker
    1958 Print · USGS
    Parker and the surrounding Douglas County ranch lands are caught in a moment of early development during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Parker townsite, the Cemetery, and early infrastructure like the Aurora Water Supply.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Piney Creek, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Piney Creek, 1958 Print
    1957 Piney Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high plains southeast of Denver appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range. Researchers can trace the historic Smoky Hill Road and locate a rural Cem near Sulphur Gulch.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 1965 Map of Castle Rock North, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Castle Rock North, 1966 Print
    1965 Castle Rock North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Douglas County comes to life as Denver's southern expansion begins to meet the high plains. Trace the early footprints of Castle Rock and Franktown, find the Fonder Cemetery, and follow the parallel tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad.
    6 unique versions available

  20. 1965 Map of Parker, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Parker, 1967 Print
    1965 Parker
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Douglas and Arapahoe county line area in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of rural gulches transitioning toward suburban development. Researchers can trace the early layout of Grandview Estates, the Lewis Cem, and the massive Cherry Creek Reservoir.
    7 unique versions available

  21. 1966 Map of Piney Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Piney Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Piney Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    Arapahoe County underwent significant infrastructure planning in the mid-1960s as high plains ranching began to meet modern utility needs. Researchers can trace the Military Reservation, an old Cem, and the route of Smoky Hill Road.
    6 unique versions available

  22. 1966 Map of Ponderosa Park, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ponderosa Park, 1968 Print
    1966 Ponderosa Park
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Douglas and Elbert County line comes into focus in the mid-1960s, revealing a landscape of high plains ranching and emerging rural subdivisions. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and find early residential developments like Ponderosa Park and the settlement of Hilltop.
    7 unique versions available

  23. 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

  24. 1983 Map of Castle Rock
    1983 Map of Castle Rock
    1983 Castle Rock
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Palmer Divide and Front Range foothills come to life in the early eighties as ranching communities and military sites define the landscape. Trace old rail lines like the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks from Monkey Face to Daniels Park.

  25. 2010 Map of Ponderosa Park, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ponderosa Park, 2010 Print
    2010 Ponderosa Park
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Parker, including Parker Highlands, Ponderosa Park, and other nearby areas

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