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1970s Maps of Elbert County, Colorado

Explore 38 historic maps of Elbert County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Elbert County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Elbert County, CO maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Matheson SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Matheson SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Matheson SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County ranching country is captured here during the early seventies, showing the sparse infrastructure of the high plains. Researchers can trace the path of Harrisville Road and locate several Gravel Pit sites along Middle Rush Creek.
  4. 1970 Map of Kiowa NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Kiowa NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Kiowa NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Elbert County are captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the parallel courses of Comanche Creek and West Bijou Creek. Local researchers can trace land boundaries or locate specific sites like the Radio Facility and Gravel Pit.
  7. 1970 Map of Agate, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Agate, 1973 Print
    1970 Agate
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County high plains life in the early seventies centered on the rail corridor and cattle country. Trace the Union Pacific line through Agate or locate the Ball Reservoir and Storage Bins that supported the local ranching economy.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Big Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Big Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Big Gulch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County ranching country is documented here in the early seventies, centered on the drainage basins of the High Plains. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community of Fondis, a local Cem, and the route of Freeze Road.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Cattle Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Cattle Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Cattle Gulch
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Elbert County appear in the early seventies as a terrain defined by its watercourses and ranching infrastructure. Trace the pathways of Middle Bijou Creek and Cattle Gulch, or locate isolated features like a Drill Hole and several Gravel Pits.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Fondis, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Fondis, 1973 Print
    1970 Fondis
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural plains of Elbert County are captured here in the early seventies, detailing the drainage basins and sparse settlements of the era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Fondis, Lemesany, and the East Bijou Sch.
  19. 1970 Map of Kiowa NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Kiowa NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Kiowa NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County ranchlands and creek beds are captured here in the early seventies during a period of steady rural development. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Ebenezer Cem and trace industry via early Oil Well sites and a prominent cross-country Pipeline.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Bijou SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bijou SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Bijou SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County ranching country is captured here during the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by creek drainages and private airstrips. Researchers can locate the Norton Cem, the settlement of Minter, and the private aviation infrastructure at Brittingham Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Bijou, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bijou, 1973 Print
    1970 Bijou
    1973 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Elbert County appear in the early seventies as a landscape of wide drainage gulches and long ridges. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Gair Cem and trace the paths of Middle Bijou Creek and Mule Gulch.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1970 Map of Matheson, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Matheson, 1973 Print
    1970 Matheson
    1973 Print · USGS
    Matheson and the surrounding Elbert County ranchlands are documented here in the early 1970s, centered on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Storage Bin, the summit of Matheson Hill, and the course of Big Sandy Creek.
  31. 1970 Map of Bijou Basin, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bijou Basin, 1973 Print
    1970 Bijou Basin
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert and El Paso counties appear here at the start of the 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the Bijou Basin and its winding creek beds. Family historians and researchers can locate the Bijou Basin Cem and trace early resource sites like the Oil Well and Gravel Pit.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Matheson SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Matheson SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Matheson SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the branching waters of North Rush Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace property boundaries and land use through mapped fence lines, Wells, and the winding course of Apache Creek.
  37. 1970 Map of Beuck Draw, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Beuck Draw, 1973 Print
    1970 Beuck Draw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County ranching country is captured here during the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by its deep draws and rail lines. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific near Cedar Point or follow the windings of Beuck Draw.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1970 Map of Cabin Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Cabin Gulch, 1973 Print
    1970 Cabin Gulch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County during the early seventies is documented here through its network of creek drainages and rural landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Miller Cem and trace the development of sites like the Church Camp and Landing Strip.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1970 Map of Kiowa, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Kiowa, 1973 Print
    1970 Kiowa
    1973 Print · USGS
    Kiowa and its surrounding Elbert County ranchlands are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the confluence of several high plains waterways. Genealogists and local historians can locate the County Fairground, trace the path of Kiowa Creek, and identify local landmarks like the Radio Tower.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1970 Map of Limon, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Limon, 1973 Print
    1970 Limon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Limon at the start of the 1970s is a bustling rail hub where the High Plains meet critical transport lines. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the intersection of the Union Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific alongside landmarks like Pershing Mem Cem.
  49. 1970 Map of Elbert, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Elbert, 1973 Print
    1970 Elbert
    1973 Print · USGS
    The town of Elbert sits at the heart of this 1970s ranching landscape as the rail era gives way to modern transit. Trace family roots at the local Cem or follow the route of the Old Railroad Grade past the Peaceful Valley Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1970 Map of Ramah North, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Ramah North, 1973 Print
    1970 Ramah North
    1973 Print · USGS
    Eastern Elbert County appears here just as the early seventies began, showing the rural landscape around Ramah. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Sproch Cem, Sakaia Cem, and the St Mary Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1970 Map of Four Corners, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Four Corners, 1973 Print
    1970 Four Corners
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County at the start of the 1970s shows a quiet plains landscape defined by the intersection of county lines and rail lines. Local historians can trace the Union Pacific corridor through the Big Sandy Creek valley or locate the Cem near Four Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Alta Vista, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Alta Vista, 1973 Print
    1970 Alta Vista
    1973 Print · USGS
    El Paso and Elbert counties meet in this High Plains landscape during the early 1970s, showing a network of rural ranch roads and prairie drainages. Researchers can locate the settlement of Alta Vista and trace historic routes like Hoot Owl Road and Beck Sand Draw Crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Long Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Long Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Long Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado plains life in the early seventies centered on the essential drainage of Long Creek and Apache Creek. Trace the 1960s-era boundary lines and find remote landmarks like the Gravel Pit and scattered wells across the Elbert-Lincoln county line.
  64. 1970 Map of Barking Dog Spring, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Barking Dog Spring, 1973 Print
    1970 Barking Dog Spring
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County ranching country is captured here during the 1970s as the high plains landscape was mapped for topographic detail. Researchers can trace vital water sources and land use through Barking Dog Spring, Picnic Springs, and the Cheyenne Lookout.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1970 Map of Matheson NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Matheson NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Matheson NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elbert County's high plains terrain is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by ranching and rail. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like the Pleasant Plains Community Ch and the Dunkers Cem.
  70. 1970 Map of Kuhns Crossing, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Kuhns Crossing, 1973 Print
    1970 Kuhns Crossing
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Elbert County plains appear in the early seventies as a landscape of remote ranching outposts and winding creek beds. Genealogists and local historians can locate Kuhns Crossing and trace water sources like Bland Spring or the rugged path of Sixshooter Gulch.
  73. 1970 Map of Simla, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Simla, 1973 Print
    1970 Simla
    1973 Print · USGS
    The High Plains community of Simla is captured in the early 1970s, established along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Big Sandy Sch and the town Cem near Sandy Creek.
    4 unique versions available
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