1900s (20th Century) Maps of Elbert County, Colorado

Explore 78 historic maps of Elbert County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Elbert County, CO maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1940 Map of Elbert, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Elbert, 1956 Print
    1940 Elbert
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Elbert and El Paso counties are captured here in the years leading up to the mid-century, where the edge of the Black Forest meets a network of family ranches. Researchers can trace dozens of country landmarks, from the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railroad to schoolhouses like James Sch and Sidney Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1944 Map of Elbert
    1944 Map of Elbert
    1944 Elbert
    1944 Print · USGS
    Ranching and rural education define this Elbert County landscape in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Ten-Sleep Ranch or locate vanished school sites like James Sch and Sidney Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1954 Map of Limon
    1954 Map of Limon
    1954 Limon
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Colorado plains and the Kansas borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-and-road corridor through Limon. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific line through Burlington and find remote outposts like Arickaree and Anton.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1954 Map of Lamar, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lamar, 1964 Print
    1954 Lamar
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Colorado and the Kansas borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the vital Arkansas River irrigation network. Researchers can trace the development of river towns like Lamar and La Junta alongside the Amity Cemetery and several major reservoirs.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1955 Map of Watkins SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Watkins SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Watkins SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Arapahoe and Elbert county line in the mid-1950s was a site of significant military operations and shifting rural life. Genealogists and historians can trace the Military Reservation Boundary and find the site of the Sehley Sch (Aban'd) near Box Elder Creek.
    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 Limon
    1957 Map of Limon
    1957 Limon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas come alive in the mid-1950s, showing the vital rail-and-road connections of the era. You can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through towns like Limon, Stratton, and Burlington or find the early footprint of Bonny Reservoir.

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 1958 Map of Limon
    1958 Map of Limon
    1958 Limon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado and the Kansas border meet in this late-fifties study of High Plains rail and river systems. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through Limon and Burlington, or locate the Bonny Dam and Bonny Reservoir.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 1958 Map of Lamar
    1958 Map of Lamar
    1958 Lamar
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas in the late fifties reveal a landscape tied to the Arkansas River and the rails. Trace the heritage of the river valley through Fort Lyon, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR, and rural landmarks like Kendrick Church.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 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.

  23. 1961 Map of Strasburg SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Strasburg SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Strasburg SW
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado served as a strategic military zone in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Lowry Air Force Base Bombing Range and locate points like Bomb and Fuse along Kiowa Creek.
    5 unique versions available

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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