Old Maps of Monument, Colorado

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Monument, CO maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1961 Map of Palmer Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Palmer Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Palmer Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Palmer Lake and the northern El Paso County foothills are captured here in the early sixties as the modern military presence began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like McShane Home (Site) Old Stone Fort or the burgeoning Air Force Academy grounds.
    7 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Monument, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Monument, 1963 Print
    1961 Monument
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern El Paso County was defined by its busy rail corridor and emerging military presence in the early sixties. Researchers can trace ranching heritage at Flying Horse Ranch and locate the historic Mt Herman Grange and the Cem near Palmer Lake.
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1975 Map of Monument, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Monument, 1978 Print
    1975 Monument
    1978 Print · USGS
    The foothills north of Colorado Springs are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of military expansion and rural ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Hardesty Ranch alongside the Air Force Academy and the historic Mt Herman Grange.

  12. 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.

  13. 1986 Map of Monument
    1986 Map of Monument
    1986 Monument
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the northern edge of the Air Force Academy meets the growing communities of Monument and Palmer Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the local infrastructure from the Cem and Lewis Palmer Elem Sch to the military landmarks of the B-52 Exhibit.

  14. 1986 Map of Palmer Lake
    1986 Map of Palmer Lake
    1986 Palmer Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the northern El Paso County landscape shows the interface of the United States Air Force Academy and the older mountain settlements. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks like Elephant Rock and Monument Lake.

  15. 1994 Map of Palmer Lake, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Palmer Lake, 1998 Print
    1994 Palmer Lake
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Front Range foothills in the mid-1990s showcase the developed grounds of the U. S. Air Force Academy alongside the Pike National Forest. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Elephant Rock, find the alpine waters of Sapphire Lake, and explore the early layouts of Palmer Lake and Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2010 Map of Monument, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Monument, 2010 Print
    2010 Monument
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Colorado Springs, Palmer Lake, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Palmer Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Palmer Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Palmer Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Palmer Lake, Pine Crest, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Palmer Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Palmer Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Palmer Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Palmer Lake, Pine Crest, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Monument, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Monument, 2013 Print
    2013 Monument
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Colorado Springs, Palmer Lake, and other nearby areas

  20. 2016 Map of Monument, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Monument, 2016 Print
    2016 Monument
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Colorado Springs, Palmer Lake, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Palmer Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Palmer Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Palmer Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Palmer Lake, Pine Crest, and other nearby areas

  22. 2019 Map of Palmer Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Palmer Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Palmer Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Palmer Lake, Pine Crest, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Monument, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Monument, 2019 Print
    2019 Monument
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Monument, including Colorado Springs, Palmer Lake, and other nearby areas

  24. 2022 Map of Monument, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Monument, 2022 Print
    2022 Monument
    2022 Print · USGS
    Monument and Palmer Lake appear during a period of significant suburban expansion along the Front Range. Researchers can trace the modern layout of Woodmoor, locate the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery, and follow the New Santa Fe Regional Trail.

  25. 2022 Map of Palmer Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Palmer Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Palmer Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    El Paso County at the edge of the Rampart Range shows a landscape shaped by military history and the expansion of the Front Range. Researchers can trace the extensive grounds of the USAF Academy and landmark formations like Elephant Rock and Monument Rock.

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