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1950s Maps of Elbert County, Colorado

Explore 14 historic maps of Elbert 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 Elbert 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 Elbert County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Elbert County, CO maps

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  1. 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 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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
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