Old Maps of Elsmere, Colorado for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Elsmere with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Elsmere has changed over the decades.


Elsmere, CO maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Colorado Springs, 1896 Print
    1893 Map of Colorado Springs, 1896 Print
    1893 Colorado Springs
    1896 Print · USGS
    El Paso County at the end of the nineteenth century was a booming intersection of mountain tourism and heavy rail commerce. Researchers can trace early railroad alignments like the Colorado Midland Railroad and locate vanished stops at Franceville Junction or Bierstadt.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1909 Map of Colorado Springs
    1909 Map of Colorado Springs
    1909 Colorado Springs
    1909 Print · USGS
    Colorado Springs and the Front Range foothills are shown here at a pivotal era of rail expansion and early tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rail lines, rural schoolhouse locations like Grandview School, and landmarks such as the Cliff Dwellings and Burial Rocks.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Colorado Springs
    1942 Map of Colorado Springs
    1942 Colorado Springs
    1942 Print · USGS
    Colorado Springs and the Front Range appear here in the early years of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR and locate sites like the Printers Home and Glen Eyrie.

  4. 1948 Map of Falcon, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Falcon, 1960 Print
    1948 Falcon
    1960 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranching and early aviation come to life in the late 1940s as the high plains expand east of the mountains. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Banning Lewis Ranch, trace the rail corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, and see the early layout of Peterson Field.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1961 Map of Elsmere, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Elsmere, 1963 Print
    1961 Elsmere
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high plains of El Paso County are captured here in the early sixties as military aviation and suburban growth begin to transform the landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Security, locate early schools like Sproul Sch, and explore features like Peterson Field and the Pikes Peak Speedway.
    9 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Pueblo
    1962 Map of Pueblo
    1962 Pueblo
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Front Range and high plains meet in the early sixties as military installations and industrial mining shape the corridor from Colorado Springs to Pueblo. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like the Columbine School, Hanover Church, and Fairview Cem.

  12. 1966 Map of Pueblo
    1966 Map of Pueblo
    1966 Pueblo
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Front Range and Arkansas River Valley are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by mining, military expansion, and rail. Researchers can locate numerous country schools and mines, such as the Lytle School, Pioneer Cem, and Empire Zinc Mine.

  13. 1981 Map of Colorado Springs
    1981 Map of Colorado Springs
    1981 Colorado Springs
    1981 Print · USGS
    Colorado Springs and the Front Range were well established by the early eighties, showcasing a mix of military installations and mountain settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Security and Widefield or locate remote points like Holtwold Store and Ellicott.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1989 Map of Pueblo
    1989 Map of Pueblo
    1989 Pueblo
    1989 Print · USGS
    In the late eighties, the Colorado Front Range balanced its deep mining history with massive military expansion and water development. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the AT & SF RR or locate remote high-altitude settlements like Rosita and Querida.

  15. 2022 Map of Elsmere, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Elsmere, 2022 Print
    2022 Elsmere
    2022 Print · USGS
    El Paso County’s eastern suburbs and military hubs are documented in this 2022 survey as the Colorado Springs area continues its rapid growth. Researchers can trace modern property boundaries and infrastructure around the Municipal Airport, Big Johnson Reservoir, and Elsmere.

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