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1950s Maps of El Paso County, Colorado

Explore 33 historic maps of El Paso County 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 El Paso County'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 El Paso County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

El Paso County, CO maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Manitou
    1950 Map of Manitou
    1950 Manitou
    1950 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Rampart Range come alive in this mid-century survey of the mountain rail systems and canyon retreats west of Colorado Springs. Researchers can trace the steep Inclined Railway, locate the Helen Hunt Jackson Cemetery, and find vanished stops like Minnehaha along the cog railway.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Cascade
    1950 Map of Cascade
    1950 Cascade
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Rampart Range foothills during the mid-twentieth century show a landscape of mountain health retreats and early tourism. Genealogists can trace families near Chipita Park, Glen Eyrie, and the Holy Rosary Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Elsmere
    1950 Map of Elsmere
    1950 Elsmere
    1950 Print · USGS
    El Paso County at the dawn of the 1950s shows an area transitioning through military aviation and ranching. Trace the early layout of Peterson Field or find local landmarks like Pikes Peak Speedway and the settlement of Elsmere.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Fountain
    1950 Map of Fountain
    1950 Fountain
    1950 Print · USGS
    El Paso County at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape of strategic rail lines and expanding irrigation. Genealogy researchers can trace family landmarks like Fairview Cemetery and the original sites of Widefield School and Fountain Valley School.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Fountain NE
    1950 Map of Fountain NE
    1950 Fountain NE
    1950 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranch lands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by water and wide-open range. Researchers can trace early family holdings like Slate Ranch and Kane Ranch or locate historical water infrastructure like the Bailey Windmill.
  16. 1950 Map of Falcon NW
    1950 Map of Falcon NW
    1950 Falcon NW
    1950 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranching culture is frozen in time here during the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by large family estates and high-plains drainages. Genealogists can locate named landmarks like Wolf Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch or trace the early course of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Fountain SE
    1950 Map of Fountain SE
    1950 Fountain SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Fountain during the mid-century, this area was a landscape of family-owned ranching operations and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace land boundaries near Williams Ranch, follow the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western, and locate legacy sites like Totten Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Colorado Springs
    1950 Map of Colorado Springs
    1950 Colorado Springs
    1950 Print · USGS
    Colorado Springs and its surrounding foothills are captured just after the war, showing a city defined by both its mountain tourism and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate Broadmoor, the Union Printers Home, and the sprawling Camp Carson Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Falcon
    1951 Map of Falcon
    1951 Falcon
    1951 Print · USGS
    Eastern El Paso County is shown as a thriving ranching and aviation hub in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family-named landmarks like Banning Lewis Ranch and Wolf Ranch or locate early airfield layouts at Peterson Field.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Fountain
    1951 Map of Fountain
    1951 Fountain
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Fountain valley during the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by military expansion and intensive irrigation. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines through Wigwam and Crews or locate family landmarks like the 7 L Bar Ranch and Wilson Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Colorado Springs
    1951 Map of Colorado Springs
    1951 Colorado Springs
    1951 Print · USGS
    Colorado Springs and the Front Range foothills are captured here in the early fifties during a period of rapid urban and military growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local institutions like the Union Printers Home, Evergreen Cem, and the Woodmen School.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Mount Big Chief
    1951 Map of Mount Big Chief
    1951 Mount Big Chief
    1951 Print · USGS
    El Paso and Fremont counties were undergoing a significant military expansion in the early fifties as CAMP CARSON grew into the mountains. Researchers can trace family ranching history at Turkey Creek Ranch or locate vanished rural education sites like Lytle School.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Pikes Peak, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Pikes Peak, 1954 Print
    1951 Pikes Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    The summit of Pikes Peak and its surrounding high-country watersheds are captured here just after the mid-century. Researchers can trace the path of the Manitou and Pikes Peak cog rail, the historic Gillett settlement, and the Seven Lakes Ruins.
    9 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1954 Map of Cherry Valley School, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cherry Valley School, 1955 Print
    1954 Cherry Valley School
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century ranching life at the Douglas and Elbert county line is captured here just as rural school districts were consolidating. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Cherry Valley School or locate the sites of Cherry Sch (Aband) and Bucks Mountain.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Monument, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Monument, 1955 Print
    1954 Monument
    1955 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranching and rail life are frozen in time during the mid-fifties, just as modern communications began to lace through the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local identity at Mt Herman Grange, find family-named landmarks like Wissler Ranch, and follow the parallel tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western and Santa Fe railroads.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Greenland, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Greenland, 1955 Print
    1954 Greenland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Douglas County ranching and railroading are captured here in the mid-fifties as two major rail lines converge near the settlement of Greenland. Researchers can locate the Spring Valley Cem, trace the grounds of the Lincoln Ranch, or identify the remote Lincoln Mountain School.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Black Forest, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Black Forest, 1955 Print
    1954 Black Forest
    1955 Print · USGS
    Black Forest was a landscape of ranches and timbered hills in the mid-1950s before suburbanization arrived. Trace the locations of early local anchors like the Black Forest School, Old Bar X Ranch, and the La Foret (Church Camp).
    8 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Ellicott, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ellicott, 1955 Print
    1954 Ellicott
    1955 Print · USGS
    El Paso County’s high plains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by ranching and small-town infrastructure. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Alger Ranch, Ellicott Consolidated School, and the El Paso Telephone Exchange.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Mount Deception, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mount Deception, 1955 Print
    1954 Mount Deception
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Pike National Forest comes to life in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of forest research and early mountain recreation. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Manitou Experimental Forest Headquarters, the Manitou Park Grange, and the Sky High Girl Scout Camp.
    10 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Haegler Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Haegler Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Haegler Ranch
    1955 Print · USGS
    Eastern El Paso County ranching culture is frozen in time during the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by windmills and remote homesteads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Haegler Ranch, Hook & Line Ranch, and the Community Building.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of Palmer Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Palmer Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Palmer Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding Palmer Lake is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by its dual railroads and working cattle ranches. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Cloven Hoof Ranch, the Old Stone Fort, and the McShane Home (Site).
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1954 Map of Woodland Park, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Woodland Park, 1955 Print
    1954 Woodland Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    Woodland Park and the surrounding Rampart Range are shown in the mid-1950s as mountain tourism and water infrastructure expanded. Trace the Colorado Midland Railroad (Former Grade) or locate landmarks like The Crags and Thunderbird Camp.
    6 unique versions available
  70. 1954 Map of Eastonville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Eastonville, 1955 Print
    1954 Eastonville
    1955 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranching and rail history are well-preserved here in the mid-fifties, just as the landscape began its modern transition. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate early settlements like Eastonville, and find family-named sites such as Ayer Ranch and Pine Park Ranch.
    6 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Hanover NW, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Hanover NW, 1955 Print
    1954 Hanover NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranching lands are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water and early range roads. Researchers can trace the network of Jeep Trails and locate numerous family-named landmarks like Crows Roost and Chico Creek.
    3 unique versions available
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