1960s Maps of Elbert County, Colorado

Explore 12 historic maps of Elbert County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Elbert County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Elbert County, CO maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1966 Map of Piney Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Piney Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Piney Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    Arapahoe County underwent significant infrastructure planning in the mid-1960s as high plains ranching began to meet modern utility needs. Researchers can trace the Military Reservation, an old Cem, and the route of Smoky Hill Road.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1966 Map of Russellville Gulch, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Russellville Gulch, 1968 Print
    1966 Russellville Gulch
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Douglas and Elbert county line comes alive in the mid-1960s at Russellville, the historic location of a major gold find. Trace local landmarks like the solitary Grave, the Claypit, and water features including Gold Creek.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Ponderosa Park, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ponderosa Park, 1968 Print
    1966 Ponderosa Park
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Douglas and Elbert County line comes into focus in the mid-1960s, revealing a landscape of high plains ranching and emerging rural subdivisions. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and find early residential developments like Ponderosa Park and the settlement of Hilltop.
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Deer Trail, 1973 Print
    1968 Map of Deer Trail, 1973 Print
    1968 Deer Trail
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Plains town of Deer Trail is shown here in the late sixties as the high-speed transit of the Union Pacific and Interstate 70 began to reshape the old prairie landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Evergreen Cem, the Rodeo Ground, and the winding paths of East Bijou Creek.

  9. 1969 Map of Noonen Reservoir SW, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Noonen Reservoir SW, 1973 Print
    1969 Noonen Reservoir SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado are captured here in the late sixties at the crossing of the Arapahoe and Elbert county lines. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific railroad along East Bijou Creek or locate local landmarks like Lowland.

  10. 1969 Map of Strasburg SE, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Strasburg SE, 1973 Print
    1969 Strasburg SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado are documented here in the late sixties, showing the rural divide between Arapahoe Co and Elbert Co. Researchers can trace old drainage routes like West Bijou Creek and identify landmarks such as the Gravel Pit or early Pipeline routes.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1969 Map of Deer Trail, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Deer Trail, 1973 Print
    1969 Deer Trail
    1973 Print · USGS
    Deer Trail sits at the crossroads of the High Plains and major rail lines in the late sixties. Trace the local landscape through family-named landmarks like Evergreen Cem, the Rodeo Ground, and the drainages of East Bijou Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1969 Map of Byers SW, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Byers SW, 1973 Print
    1969 Byers SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching and resource extraction dominate this late 1960s landscape on the Arapahoe and Elbert county line. Trace local transit and infrastructure along Exmore Road and Ridge Road or locate specific points like Gravel Pits and Hay Gulch.
    3 unique versions available

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