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1950s Maps of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Explore 18 historic maps of Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Colorado Springs's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Colorado Springs, 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 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 1954 Map of Pueblo, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Pueblo, 1966 Print
    1954 Pueblo
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado comes alive in this survey of the Front Range and the high plains as the region expanded after the war. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Hanover Church, Pioneer Cemetery, and the Grandview School.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 1957 Map of Pueblo
    1957 Map of Pueblo
    1957 Pueblo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado comes alive as the Front Range urban centers expand alongside massive Cold War military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Stone City, rural sites like Hanover School, and the industrial Canon Imperial Mine.
  49. 1958 Map of Pueblo
    1958 Map of Pueblo
    1958 Pueblo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Colorado's Front Range and Arkansas River Valley come alive in the late fifties, showing the transition from historic mining districts to major military and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in ranching communities and find landmarks like Cripple Creek, Manitou, and the Hanover School.
  52. 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.
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